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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.14, 12,943.45 and 3,080.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.14, 12,943.45 and 3,080.36 is: 4,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.14 : 12,943.45 = 3,080.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.14/12,943.45 = 3,080.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.14x = 12,943.45 × 3,080.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.14x = 39,870,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870,470.24/8,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.52

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