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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.10, 12,947.76 and 3,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.10, 12,947.76 and 3,702.96 is: 5,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.10 : 12,947.76 = 3,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.10/12,947.76 = 3,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.10x = 12,947.76 × 3,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.10x = 47,945,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,037.37/8,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.77

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