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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.76, 12,904.80 and 3,407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.76, 12,904.80 and 3,407.68 is: 5,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.76 : 12,904.80 = 3,407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.76/12,904.80 = 3,407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.76x = 12,904.80 × 3,407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.76x = 43,975,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,975,428.86/8,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.38

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