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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.28, 12,846.20 and 3,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.28, 12,846.20 and 3,947.60 is: 5,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.28 : 12,846.20 = 3,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.28/12,846.20 = 3,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.28x = 12,846.20 × 3,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.28x = 50,711,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,711,659.12/8,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.99

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