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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.06, 12,929.94 and 2,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.06, 12,929.94 and 2,379.52 is: 3,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.06 : 12,929.94 = 2,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.06/12,929.94 = 2,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.06x = 12,929.94 × 2,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.06x = 30,767,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767,050.83/8,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.82

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