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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.74, 12,957.87 and 4,020.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.74, 12,957.87 and 4,020.50 is: 6,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.74 : 12,957.87 = 4,020.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.74/12,957.87 = 4,020.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.74x = 12,957.87 × 4,020.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.74x = 52,097,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,097,116.34/8,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.24

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