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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,389.10, 12,575.65 and 3,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,389.10, 12,575.65 and 3,122.70 is: 4,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,389.10 : 12,575.65 = 3,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,389.10/12,575.65 = 3,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,389.10x = 12,575.65 × 3,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,389.10x = 39,269,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269,982.26/8,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.07

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