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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.95, 12,994.02 and 3,119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.95, 12,994.02 and 3,119.99 is: 4,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.95 : 12,994.02 = 3,119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.95/12,994.02 = 3,119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.95x = 12,994.02 × 3,119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.95x = 40,541,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541,147.49/8,667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.13

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