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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.61, 12,985.49 and 3,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.61, 12,985.49 and 3,660.40 is: 5,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.61 : 12,985.49 = 3,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.61/12,985.49 = 3,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.61x = 12,985.49 × 3,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.61x = 47,532,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,064.28/8,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.30

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