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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.39, 12,924.88 and 3,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.39, 12,924.88 and 3,938.60 is: 5,902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.39 : 12,924.88 = 3,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.39/12,924.88 = 3,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.39x = 12,924.88 × 3,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.39x = 50,905,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,905,954.83/8,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.56

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