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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.09, 12,983.27 and 3,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.09, 12,983.27 and 3,108.48 is: 4,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.09 : 12,983.27 = 3,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.09/12,983.27 = 3,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.09x = 12,983.27 × 3,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.09x = 40,358,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358,219.59/8,655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.95

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