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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.92, 12,926.93 and 3,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.92, 12,926.93 and 3,071.48 is: 4,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.92 : 12,926.93 = 3,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.92/12,926.93 = 3,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.92x = 12,926.93 × 3,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.92x = 39,704,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704,806.96/8,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.24

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