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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.68, 12,559.62 and 3,107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.68, 12,559.62 and 3,107.02 is: 4,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.68 : 12,559.62 = 3,107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.68/12,559.62 = 3,107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.68x = 12,559.62 × 3,107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.68x = 39,022,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022,990.53/8,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.08

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