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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.60, 12,909.90 and 4,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.60, 12,909.90 and 4,221.80 is: 6,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.60 : 12,909.90 = 4,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.60/12,909.90 = 4,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.60x = 12,909.90 × 4,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.60x = 54,503,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,015.82/8,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.70

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