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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.48, 12,982.89 and 3,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.48, 12,982.89 and 3,110.14 is: 4,664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.48 : 12,982.89 = 3,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.48/12,982.89 = 3,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.48x = 12,982.89 × 3,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.48x = 40,378,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378,605.50/8,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.55

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