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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.04, 12,997.14 and 3,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.04, 12,997.14 and 3,122.12 is: 4,680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.04 : 12,997.14 = 3,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.04/12,997.14 = 3,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.04x = 12,997.14 × 3,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.04x = 40,578,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,630.74/8,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.33

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