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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.30, 12,917.88 and 3,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.30, 12,917.88 and 3,346.92 is: 5,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.30 : 12,917.88 = 3,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.30/12,917.88 = 3,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.30x = 12,917.88 × 3,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.30x = 43,235,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,110.93/8,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.32

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