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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.54, 12,940.26 and 3,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.54, 12,940.26 and 3,079.47 is: 4,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.54 : 12,940.26 = 3,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.54/12,940.26 = 3,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.54x = 12,940.26 × 3,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.54x = 39,849,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,142.46/8,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.90

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