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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.88, 12,962.57 and 3,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.88, 12,962.57 and 3,710.48 is: 5,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.88 : 12,962.57 = 3,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.88/12,962.57 = 3,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.88x = 12,962.57 × 3,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.88x = 48,097,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,097,273.37/8,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.25

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