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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.40, 12,907.90 and 3,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.40, 12,907.90 and 3,412.20 is: 5,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.40 : 12,907.90 = 3,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.40/12,907.90 = 3,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.40x = 12,907.90 × 3,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.40x = 44,044,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,336.38/8,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.03

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