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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.50, 12,991.77 and 3,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.50, 12,991.77 and 3,113.38 is: 4,670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.50 : 12,991.77 = 3,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.50/12,991.77 = 3,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.50x = 12,991.77 × 3,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.50x = 40,448,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,448,284.40/8,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.43

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