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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.63, 12,468.94 and 3,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.63, 12,468.94 and 3,114.86 is: 4,672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.63 : 12,468.94 = 3,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.63/12,468.94 = 3,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.63x = 12,468.94 × 3,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.63x = 38,838,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838,932.32/8,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.28

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