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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.96, 12,471.15 and 3,123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.96, 12,471.15 and 3,123.62 is: 4,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.96 : 12,471.15 = 3,123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.96/12,471.15 = 3,123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.96x = 12,471.15 × 3,123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.96x = 38,955,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955,133.56/8,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.69

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