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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.51, 12,460.01 and 2,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.51, 12,460.01 and 2,764.37 is: 4,143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.51 : 12,460.01 = 2,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.51/12,460.01 = 2,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.51x = 12,460.01 × 2,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.51x = 34,444,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444,095.17/8,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.64

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