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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.09, 12,899.58 and 3,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.09, 12,899.58 and 3,052.70 is: 4,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.09 : 12,899.58 = 3,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.09/12,899.58 = 3,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.09x = 12,899.58 × 3,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.09x = 39,378,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,378,483.37/8,600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.85

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