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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.69, 12,910.73 and 3,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.69, 12,910.73 and 3,060.81 is: 4,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.69 : 12,910.73 = 3,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.69/12,910.73 = 3,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.69x = 12,910.73 × 3,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.69x = 39,517,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,517,276.19/8,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.93

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