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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.72, 12,473.01 and 3,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.72, 12,473.01 and 3,120 is: 4,680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.72 : 12,473.01 = 3,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.72/12,473.01 = 3,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.72x = 12,473.01 × 3,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.72x = 38,915,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915,791.20/8,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.91

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