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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.68, 12,907.03 and 3,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.68, 12,907.03 and 3,058.25 is: 4,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.68 : 12,907.03 = 3,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.68/12,907.03 = 3,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.68x = 12,907.03 × 3,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.68x = 39,472,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472,888.62/8,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.37

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