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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,641.46, 12,958.95 and 3,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,641.46, 12,958.95 and 3,708.56 is: 5,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641.46 : 12,958.95 = 3,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641.46/12,958.95 = 3,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641.46x = 12,958.95 × 3,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641.46x = 48,059,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059,089.92/8,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.45

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