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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.14, 12,970.92 and 3,100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.14, 12,970.92 and 3,100.87 is: 4,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.14 : 12,970.92 = 3,100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.14/12,970.92 = 3,100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.14x = 12,970.92 × 3,100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.14x = 40,221,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,136.70/8,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.38

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