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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.58, 12,991.15 and 3,114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.58, 12,991.15 and 3,114.09 is: 4,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.58 : 12,991.15 = 3,114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.58/12,991.15 = 3,114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.58x = 12,991.15 × 3,114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.58x = 40,455,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455,614.20/8,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.70

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