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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.30, 12,959.32 and 3,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.30, 12,959.32 and 3,017.54 is: 4,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.30 : 12,959.32 = 3,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.30/12,959.32 = 3,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.30x = 12,959.32 × 3,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.30x = 39,105,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105,266.47/8,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.44

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