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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.03, 12,907.50 and 2,280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.03, 12,907.50 and 2,280.95 is: 3,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.03 : 12,907.50 = 2,280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.03/12,907.50 = 2,280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.03x = 12,907.50 × 2,280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.03x = 29,441,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441,297.59/8,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.01

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