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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.21, 13,005.36 and 3,123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.21, 13,005.36 and 3,123.52 is: 4,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.21 : 13,005.36 = 3,123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.21/13,005.36 = 3,123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.21x = 13,005.36 × 3,123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.21x = 40,622,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622,469.55/8,671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.75

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