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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.30, 12,993.03 and 3,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.30, 12,993.03 and 3,113.70 is: 4,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.30 : 12,993.03 = 3,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.30/12,993.03 = 3,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.30x = 12,993.03 × 3,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.30x = 40,456,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456,397.51/8,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.94

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