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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.40, 12,762.36 and 3,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.40, 12,762.36 and 3,315.06 is: 4,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.40 : 12,762.36 = 3,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.40/12,762.36 = 3,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.40x = 12,762.36 × 3,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.40x = 42,307,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307,989.14/8,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.33

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