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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.68, 12,902.40 and 5,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.68, 12,902.40 and 5,095.20 is: 7,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.68 : 12,902.40 = 5,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.68/12,902.40 = 5,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.68x = 12,902.40 × 5,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.68x = 65,740,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,740,308.48/8,608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.51

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