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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.67, 12,911.10 and 3,409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.67, 12,911.10 and 3,409.90 is: 5,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.67 : 12,911.10 = 3,409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.67/12,911.10 = 3,409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.67x = 12,911.10 × 3,409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.67x = 44,025,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025,559.89/8,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.69

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