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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.68, 12,838.52 and 3,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.68, 12,838.52 and 3,629.04 is: 5,444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.68 : 12,838.52 = 3,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.68/12,838.52 = 3,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.68x = 12,838.52 × 3,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.68x = 46,591,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,502.62/8,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.41

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