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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.40, 12,896.52 and 3,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.40, 12,896.52 and 3,977.68 is: 5,961.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.40 : 12,896.52 = 3,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.40/12,896.52 = 3,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.40x = 12,896.52 × 3,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.40x = 51,298,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298,229.67/8,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.86

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