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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.58, 12,897.06 and 3,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.58, 12,897.06 and 3,668.38 is: 5,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.58 : 12,897.06 = 3,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.58/12,897.06 = 3,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.58x = 12,897.06 × 3,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.58x = 47,311,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,311,316.96/8,601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.31

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