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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.96, 12,513.97 and 3,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.96, 12,513.97 and 3,076.11 is: 4,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.96 : 12,513.97 = 3,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.96/12,513.97 = 3,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.96x = 12,513.97 × 3,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.96x = 38,494,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494,334.80/8,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.44

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