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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.50, 12,899.10 and 3,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.50, 12,899.10 and 3,057.11 is: 4,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.50 : 12,899.10 = 3,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.50/12,899.10 = 3,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.50x = 12,899.10 × 3,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.50x = 39,433,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,967.60/8,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.95

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