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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.60, 12,939.40 and 3,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.60, 12,939.40 and 3,079.72 is: 4,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.60 : 12,939.40 = 3,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.60/12,939.40 = 3,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.60x = 12,939.40 × 3,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.60x = 39,849,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,849,728.97/8,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.94

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