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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.56, 12,913.26 and 3,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.56, 12,913.26 and 3,410.44 is: 5,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.56 : 12,913.26 = 3,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.56/12,913.26 = 3,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.56x = 12,913.26 × 3,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.56x = 44,039,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,898.43/8,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.23

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