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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.35, 12,902.09 and 3,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.35, 12,902.09 and 3,407.22 is: 5,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.35 : 12,902.09 = 3,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.35/12,902.09 = 3,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.35x = 12,902.09 × 3,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.35x = 43,960,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,960,242.05/8,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.86

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