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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,461.08, 12,691.66 and 4,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,461.08, 12,691.66 and 4,590.04 is: 6,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,461.08 : 12,691.66 = 4,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,461.08/12,691.66 = 4,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,461.08x = 12,691.66 × 4,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,461.08x = 58,255,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,255,227.07/8,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.08

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