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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.10, 12,992.85 and 3,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.10, 12,992.85 and 3,119.14 is: 4,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.10 : 12,992.85 = 3,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.10/12,992.85 = 3,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.10x = 12,992.85 × 3,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.10x = 40,526,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,526,518.15/8,667.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.90

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