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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.45, 12,909.95 and 3,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.45, 12,909.95 and 3,059.71 is: 4,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.45 : 12,909.95 = 3,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.45/12,909.95 = 3,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.45x = 12,909.95 × 3,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.45x = 39,500,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,500,703.11/8,606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.66

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