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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.60, 12,908.40 and 5,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.60, 12,908.40 and 5,149.60 is: 7,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.60 : 12,908.40 = 5,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.60/12,908.40 = 5,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.60x = 12,908.40 × 5,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.60x = 66,473,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,473,096.64/8,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.40

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