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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,609.40, 12,915.36 and 3,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,609.40, 12,915.36 and 3,679 is: 5,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,609.40 : 12,915.36 = 3,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,609.40/12,915.36 = 3,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,609.40x = 12,915.36 × 3,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,609.40x = 47,515,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,515,609.44/8,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.04

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