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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.70, 12,964.05 and 3,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.70, 12,964.05 and 3,962.70 is: 5,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.70 : 12,964.05 = 3,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.70/12,964.05 = 3,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.70x = 12,964.05 × 3,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.70x = 51,372,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,372,640.94/8,642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.05

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