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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,631.76, 12,951.94 and 3,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,631.76, 12,951.94 and 3,951.76 is: 5,929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,631.76 : 12,951.94 = 3,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,631.76/12,951.94 = 3,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,631.76x = 12,951.94 × 3,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,631.76x = 51,182,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,182,958.41/8,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.61

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