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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.13, 12,970.70 and 3,100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.13, 12,970.70 and 3,100.82 is: 4,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.13 : 12,970.70 = 3,100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.13/12,970.70 = 3,100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.13x = 12,970.70 × 3,100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.13x = 40,219,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219,725.62/8,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.23

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