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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.47, 12,998.27 and 3,118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.47, 12,998.27 and 3,118.78 is: 4,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.47 : 12,998.27 = 3,118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.47/12,998.27 = 3,118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.47x = 12,998.27 × 3,118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.47x = 40,538,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538,663.93/8,666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.65

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