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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,634.72, 12,952.08 and 3,440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,634.72, 12,952.08 and 3,440.64 is: 5,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,634.72 : 12,952.08 = 3,440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,634.72/12,952.08 = 3,440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,634.72x = 12,952.08 × 3,440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,634.72x = 44,563,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563,444.53/8,634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.96

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