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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.41, 12,941.97 and 3,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.41, 12,941.97 and 3,080.32 is: 4,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.41 : 12,941.97 = 3,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.41/12,941.97 = 3,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.41x = 12,941.97 × 3,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.41x = 39,865,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865,365.12/8,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.32

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