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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.29, 12,940.28 and 3,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.29, 12,940.28 and 3,079.19 is: 4,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.29 : 12,940.28 = 3,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.29/12,940.28 = 3,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.29x = 12,940.28 × 3,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.29x = 39,845,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845,581.54/8,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.62

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