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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.58, 12,933.25 and 3,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.58, 12,933.25 and 3,075.30 is: 4,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.58 : 12,933.25 = 3,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.58/12,933.25 = 3,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.58x = 12,933.25 × 3,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.58x = 39,773,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773,623.73/8,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.73

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