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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.34, 12,901.32 and 2,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.34, 12,901.32 and 2,755.38 is: 4,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.34 : 12,901.32 = 2,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.34/12,901.32 = 2,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.34x = 12,901.32 × 2,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.34x = 35,548,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548,039.10/8,600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.33

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