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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.70, 12,922.32 and 3,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.70, 12,922.32 and 3,067.96 is: 4,602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.70 : 12,922.32 = 3,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.70/12,922.32 = 3,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.70x = 12,922.32 × 3,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.70x = 39,645,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,160.87/8,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.04

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