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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.60, 12,771.60 and 4,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.60, 12,771.60 and 4,129.60 is: 6,189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.60 : 12,771.60 = 4,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.60/12,771.60 = 4,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.60x = 12,771.60 × 4,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.60x = 52,741,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741,599.36/8,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.17

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