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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.30, 12,911.20 and 3,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.30, 12,911.20 and 3,062.82 is: 4,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.30 : 12,911.20 = 3,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.30/12,911.20 = 3,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.30x = 12,911.20 × 3,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.30x = 39,544,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544,681.58/8,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.72

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