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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.02, 12,993.09 and 3,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.02, 12,993.09 and 3,115.24 is: 4,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.02 : 12,993.09 = 3,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.02/12,993.09 = 3,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.02x = 12,993.09 × 3,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.02x = 40,476,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,476,593.69/8,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.34

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