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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.52, 12,999.52 and 3,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.52, 12,999.52 and 3,123.56 is: 4,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.52 : 12,999.52 = 3,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.52/12,999.52 = 3,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.52x = 12,999.52 × 3,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.52x = 40,604,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,780.69/8,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.54

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