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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.32, 12,904.50 and 3,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.32, 12,904.50 and 3,606.08 is: 5,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.32 : 12,904.50 = 3,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.32/12,904.50 = 3,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.32x = 12,904.50 × 3,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.32x = 46,534,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,534,659.36/8,601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.18

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