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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.36, 12,909.98 and 3,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.36, 12,909.98 and 3,058.68 is: 4,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.36 : 12,909.98 = 3,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.36/12,909.98 = 3,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.36x = 12,909.98 × 3,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.36x = 39,487,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487,481.07/8,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.71

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