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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.60, 12,899.10 and 4,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.60, 12,899.10 and 4,214.60 is: 6,316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.60 : 12,899.10 = 4,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.60/12,899.10 = 4,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.60x = 12,899.10 × 4,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.60x = 54,364,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364,546.86/8,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.61

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