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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.34, 12,967.70 and 3,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.34, 12,967.70 and 3,099.22 is: 4,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.34 : 12,967.70 = 3,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.34/12,967.70 = 3,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.34x = 12,967.70 × 3,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.34x = 40,189,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,707.28/8,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.25

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