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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,613.83, 12,920.71 and 3,067.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,613.83, 12,920.71 and 3,067.39 is: 4,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,613.83 : 12,920.71 = 3,067.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,613.83/12,920.71 = 3,067.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,613.83x = 12,920.71 × 3,067.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,613.83x = 39,632,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632,856.65/8,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.07

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