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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.57, 12,908.37 and 3,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.57, 12,908.37 and 3,058.91 is: 4,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.57 : 12,908.37 = 3,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.57/12,908.37 = 3,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.57x = 12,908.37 × 3,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.57x = 39,485,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485,477.53/8,605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.36

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