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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.22, 12,948.06 and 3,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.22, 12,948.06 and 3,083.44 is: 4,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.22 : 12,948.06 = 3,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.22/12,948.06 = 3,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.22x = 12,948.06 × 3,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.22x = 39,924,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924,566.13/8,630.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.14

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