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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.41, 12,924.42 and 3,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.41, 12,924.42 and 3,070.28 is: 4,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.41 : 12,924.42 = 3,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.41/12,924.42 = 3,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.41x = 12,924.42 × 3,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.41x = 39,681,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,560.57/8,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.28

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