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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.66, 12,977.70 and 3,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.66, 12,977.70 and 3,102.52 is: 4,654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.66 : 12,977.70 = 3,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.66/12,977.70 = 3,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.66x = 12,977.70 × 3,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.66x = 40,263,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,573.80/8,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.39

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