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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.92, 12,960.78 and 4,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.92, 12,960.78 and 4,691.39 is: 7,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.92 : 12,960.78 = 4,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.92/12,960.78 = 4,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.92x = 12,960.78 × 4,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.92x = 60,803,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,803,991.29/8,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.68

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