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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,509.96, 12,762.78 and 3,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,509.96, 12,762.78 and 3,313 is: 4,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.96 : 12,762.78 = 3,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.96/12,762.78 = 3,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.96x = 12,762.78 × 3,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.96x = 42,283,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,283,090.14/8,509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.66

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