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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.61, 12,405.89 and 3,590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.61, 12,405.89 and 3,590.01 is: 5,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.61 : 12,405.89 = 3,590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.61/12,405.89 = 3,590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.61x = 12,405.89 × 3,590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.61x = 44,537,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,537,278.13/8,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.01

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