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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.76, 12,481.62 and 3,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.76, 12,481.62 and 3,126.68 is: 4,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.76 : 12,481.62 = 3,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.76/12,481.62 = 3,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.76x = 12,481.62 × 3,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.76x = 39,026,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026,031.62/8,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.20

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