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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.67, 12,562.59 and 3,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.67, 12,562.59 and 3,110.18 is: 4,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.67 : 12,562.59 = 3,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.67/12,562.59 = 3,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.67x = 12,562.59 × 3,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.67x = 39,071,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,853.35/8,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.04

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