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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.87, 12,988.92 and 3,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.87, 12,988.92 and 3,112.26 is: 4,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.87 : 12,988.92 = 3,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.87/12,988.92 = 3,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.87x = 12,988.92 × 3,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.87x = 40,424,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,424,896.16/8,658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.61

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