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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.52, 12,993.52 and 3,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.52, 12,993.52 and 3,119.56 is: 4,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.52 : 12,993.52 = 3,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.52/12,993.52 = 3,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.52x = 12,993.52 × 3,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.52x = 40,534,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534,065.25/8,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.55

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