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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.09, 12,994.64 and 3,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.09, 12,994.64 and 3,045.17 is: 4,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.09 : 12,994.64 = 3,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.09/12,994.64 = 3,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.09x = 12,994.64 × 3,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.09x = 39,570,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570,925.13/8,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.76

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