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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.26, 12,762.40 and 3,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.26, 12,762.40 and 3,314.13 is: 4,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.26 : 12,762.40 = 3,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.26/12,762.40 = 3,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.26x = 12,762.40 × 3,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.26x = 42,296,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296,244.43/8,508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.20

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