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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.78, 12,927.66 and 3,071.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.78, 12,927.66 and 3,071.83 is: 4,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.78 : 12,927.66 = 3,071.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.78/12,927.66 = 3,071.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.78x = 12,927.66 × 3,071.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.78x = 39,711,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,711,573.82/8,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.56

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