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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.09, 13,009.20 and 3,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.09, 13,009.20 and 3,124.30 is: 4,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.09 : 13,009.20 = 3,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.09/13,009.20 = 3,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.09x = 13,009.20 × 3,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.09x = 40,644,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644,643.56/8,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.37

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