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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.25, 13,007.52 and 3,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.25, 13,007.52 and 3,124 is: 4,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.25 : 13,007.52 = 3,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.25/13,007.52 = 3,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.25x = 13,007.52 × 3,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.25x = 40,635,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635,492.48/8,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.77

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