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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.18, 12,469.72 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.18, 12,469.72 and 2,073.16 is: 3,109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.18 : 12,469.72 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.18/12,469.72 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.18x = 12,469.72 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.18x = 25,851,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851,724.72/8,313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.73

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