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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.28, 12,968.45 and 3,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.28, 12,968.45 and 3,644.34 is: 5,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.28 : 12,968.45 = 3,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.28/12,968.45 = 3,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.28x = 12,968.45 × 3,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.28x = 47,261,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,387.89/8,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.62

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