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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.58, 12,934.76 and 3,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.58, 12,934.76 and 3,076.30 is: 4,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.58 : 12,934.76 = 3,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.58/12,934.76 = 3,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.58x = 12,934.76 × 3,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.58x = 39,791,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,137.51/8,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.22

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