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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.76, 12,964.58 and 3,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.76, 12,964.58 and 3,450.28 is: 5,176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.76 : 12,964.58 = 3,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.76/12,964.58 = 3,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.76x = 12,964.58 × 3,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.76x = 44,731,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731,431.08/8,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.79

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