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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.51, 12,897.77 and 4,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.51, 12,897.77 and 4,097.01 is: 6,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.51 : 12,897.77 = 4,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.51/12,897.77 = 4,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.51x = 12,897.77 × 4,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.51x = 52,842,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,842,272.18/8,600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,144.09

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