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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,631.76, 12,949.88 and 3,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,631.76, 12,949.88 and 3,949.52 is: 5,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,631.76 : 12,949.88 = 3,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,631.76/12,949.88 = 3,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,631.76x = 12,949.88 × 3,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,631.76x = 51,145,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,145,810.06/8,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.30

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