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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.17, 12,992.47 and 2,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.17, 12,992.47 and 2,420.20 is: 3,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.17 : 12,992.47 = 2,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.17/12,992.47 = 2,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.17x = 12,992.47 × 2,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.17x = 31,444,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444,375.89/8,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.92

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