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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.75, 12,964.20 and 4,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.75, 12,964.20 and 4,261.32 is: 6,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.75 : 12,964.20 = 4,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.75/12,964.20 = 4,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.75x = 12,964.20 × 4,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.75x = 55,244,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,604.74/8,640.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.50

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