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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.38, 12,958.46 and 3,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.38, 12,958.46 and 3,091.69 is: 4,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.38 : 12,958.46 = 3,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.38/12,958.46 = 3,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.38x = 12,958.46 × 3,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.38x = 40,063,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,063,541.20/8,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.32

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