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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.60, 12,537.60 and 3,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.60, 12,537.60 and 3,679.60 is: 5,518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.60 : 12,537.60 = 3,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.60/12,537.60 = 3,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.60x = 12,537.60 × 3,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.60x = 46,133,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133,352.96/8,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.61

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