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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.60, 12,932.40 and 8,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.60, 12,932.40 and 8,045.60 is: 12,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.60 : 12,932.40 = 8,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.60/12,932.40 = 8,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.60x = 12,932.40 × 8,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.60x = 104,048,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,048,917.44/8,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.40

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