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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.14, 13,002.13 and 3,121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.14, 13,002.13 and 3,121.99 is: 4,681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.14 : 13,002.13 = 3,121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.14/13,002.13 = 3,121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.14x = 13,002.13 × 3,121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.14x = 40,592,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592,479.53/8,670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.87

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