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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.43, 12,992.11 and 2,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.43, 12,992.11 and 2,087.60 is: 3,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.43 : 12,992.11 = 2,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.43/12,992.11 = 2,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.43x = 12,992.11 × 2,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.43x = 27,122,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,122,328.84/8,661.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.39

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