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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.16, 12,478.20 and 3,121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.16, 12,478.20 and 3,121.03 is: 4,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.16 : 12,478.20 = 3,121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.16/12,478.20 = 3,121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.16x = 12,478.20 × 3,121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.16x = 38,944,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944,858.00/8,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.60

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