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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.03, 12,988.26 and 3,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.03, 12,988.26 and 3,116.07 is: 4,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.03 : 12,988.26 = 3,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.03/12,988.26 = 3,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.03x = 12,988.26 × 3,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.03x = 40,472,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,472,327.34/8,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.31

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