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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.41, 12,993.20 and 3,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.41, 12,993.20 and 3,119.49 is: 4,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.41 : 12,993.20 = 3,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.41/12,993.20 = 3,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.41x = 12,993.20 × 3,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.41x = 40,532,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,532,165.27/8,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.39

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