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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.10, 12,897.98 and 3,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.10, 12,897.98 and 3,333.30 is: 4,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.10 : 12,897.98 = 3,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.10/12,897.98 = 3,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.10x = 12,897.98 × 3,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.10x = 42,992,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992,836.73/8,600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.11

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