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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.85, 12,904.34 and 3,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.85, 12,904.34 and 3,408.72 is: 5,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.85 : 12,904.34 = 3,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.85/12,904.34 = 3,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.85x = 12,904.34 × 3,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.85x = 43,987,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,264.80/8,602.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.11

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