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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.06, 12,991.77 and 3,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.06, 12,991.77 and 3,322.35 is: 4,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.06 : 12,991.77 = 3,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.06/12,991.77 = 3,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.06x = 12,991.77 × 3,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.06x = 43,163,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,207.06/8,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.59

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