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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.76, 12,931.99 and 3,875.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.76, 12,931.99 and 3,875.87 is: 5,815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.76 : 12,931.99 = 3,875.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.76/12,931.99 = 3,875.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.76x = 12,931.99 × 3,875.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.76x = 50,122,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,122,734.72/8,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,815.54

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