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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.48, 12,909.04 and 3,340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.48, 12,909.04 and 3,340.68 is: 5,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.48 : 12,909.04 = 3,340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.48/12,909.04 = 3,340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.48x = 12,909.04 × 3,340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.48x = 43,124,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,971.75/8,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.17

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