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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.10, 12,902.85 and 3,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.10, 12,902.85 and 3,670.70 is: 5,506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.10 : 12,902.85 = 3,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.10/12,902.85 = 3,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.10x = 12,902.85 × 3,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.10x = 47,362,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,491.50/8,601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.56

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