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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.01, 13,007.08 and 3,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.01, 13,007.08 and 3,047.99 is: 4,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.01 : 13,007.08 = 3,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.01/13,007.08 = 3,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.01x = 13,007.08 × 3,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.01x = 39,645,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,474.67/8,671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.19

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