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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.34, 12,941.84 and 3,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.34, 12,941.84 and 3,962.26 is: 5,936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.34 : 12,941.84 = 3,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.34/12,941.84 = 3,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.34x = 12,941.84 × 3,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.34x = 51,278,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,278,912.51/8,638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.20

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