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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.35, 12,970.73 and 3,104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.35, 12,970.73 and 3,104.39 is: 4,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.35 : 12,970.73 = 3,104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.35/12,970.73 = 3,104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.35x = 12,970.73 × 3,104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.35x = 40,266,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266,244.69/8,652.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.80

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