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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.57, 12,989.50 and 2,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.57, 12,989.50 and 2,419.92 is: 3,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.57 : 12,989.50 = 2,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.57/12,989.50 = 2,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.57x = 12,989.50 × 2,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.57x = 31,433,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,433,544.79/8,660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.50

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