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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.09, 12,907.91 and 3,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.09, 12,907.91 and 3,058.89 is: 4,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.09 : 12,907.91 = 3,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.09/12,907.91 = 3,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.09x = 12,907.91 × 3,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.09x = 39,483,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483,876.82/8,605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.43

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