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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,646.08, 12,970.80 and 3,099.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,646.08, 12,970.80 and 3,099.84 is: 4,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,646.08 : 12,970.80 = 3,099.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,646.08/12,970.80 = 3,099.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,646.08x = 12,970.80 × 3,099.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,646.08x = 40,207,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,404.67/8,646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.36

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