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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.60, 12,468.90 and 3,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.60, 12,468.90 and 3,117.80 is: 4,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.60 : 12,468.90 = 3,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.60/12,468.90 = 3,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.60x = 12,468.90 × 3,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.60x = 38,875,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875,536.42/8,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.70

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