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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.77, 12,992.72 and 3,114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.77, 12,992.72 and 3,114.99 is: 4,671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.77 : 12,992.72 = 3,114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.77/12,992.72 = 3,114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.77x = 12,992.72 × 3,114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.77x = 40,472,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472,177.30/8,662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.97

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