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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.33, 12,915.47 and 3,063.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.33, 12,915.47 and 3,063.89 is: 4,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.33 : 12,915.47 = 3,063.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.33/12,915.47 = 3,063.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.33x = 12,915.47 × 3,063.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.33x = 39,571,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571,499.48/8,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.82

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