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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.82, 12,971.43 and 3,104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.82, 12,971.43 and 3,104.85 is: 4,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.82 : 12,971.43 = 3,104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.82/12,971.43 = 3,104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.82x = 12,971.43 × 3,104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.82x = 40,274,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,274,344.44/8,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.48

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