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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.86, 12,971.81 and 3,101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.86, 12,971.81 and 3,101.56 is: 4,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.86 : 12,971.81 = 3,101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.86/12,971.81 = 3,101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.86x = 12,971.81 × 3,101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.86x = 40,232,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,232,822.35/8,647.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.34

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