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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.20, 13,007.46 and 3,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.20, 13,007.46 and 3,125.08 is: 4,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.20 : 13,007.46 = 3,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.20/13,007.46 = 3,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.20x = 13,007.46 × 3,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.20x = 40,649,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,649,353.10/8,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.86

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