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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.18, 12,912.51 and 3,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.18, 12,912.51 and 3,063.70 is: 4,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.18 : 12,912.51 = 3,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.18/12,912.51 = 3,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.18x = 12,912.51 × 3,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.18x = 39,560,056.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,056.89/8,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.03

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