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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.24, 12,908.46 and 3,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.24, 12,908.46 and 3,059.88 is: 4,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.24 : 12,908.46 = 3,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.24/12,908.46 = 3,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.24x = 12,908.46 × 3,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.24x = 39,498,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498,338.58/8,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.97

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