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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.78, 12,952.44 and 3,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.78, 12,952.44 and 3,372.54 is: 5,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.78 : 12,952.44 = 3,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.78/12,952.44 = 3,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.78x = 12,952.44 × 3,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.78x = 43,682,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,682,622.00/8,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.40

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