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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.18, 12,566.34 and 3,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.18, 12,566.34 and 3,112.68 is: 4,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.18 : 12,566.34 = 3,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.18/12,566.34 = 3,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.18x = 12,566.34 × 3,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.18x = 39,114,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,995.19/8,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.79

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