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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.40, 12,462.84 and 3,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.40, 12,462.84 and 3,116.88 is: 4,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.40 : 12,462.84 = 3,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.40/12,462.84 = 3,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.40x = 12,462.84 × 3,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.40x = 38,845,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,176.74/8,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.16

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