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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,615.97, 12,925.94 and 3,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,615.97, 12,925.94 and 3,069.63 is: 4,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,615.97 : 12,925.94 = 3,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,615.97/12,925.94 = 3,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,615.97x = 12,925.94 × 3,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,615.97x = 39,677,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,677,837.85/8,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.15

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