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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.08, 12,964.68 and 3,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.08, 12,964.68 and 3,096.60 is: 4,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.08 : 12,964.68 = 3,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.08/12,964.68 = 3,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.08x = 12,964.68 × 3,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.08x = 40,146,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,146,428.09/8,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.38

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