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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.88, 12,989.82 and 3,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.88, 12,989.82 and 3,113.24 is: 4,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.88 : 12,989.82 = 3,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.88/12,989.82 = 3,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.88x = 12,989.82 × 3,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.88x = 40,440,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,440,427.22/8,659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.86

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