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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.64, 12,969.64 and 3,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.64, 12,969.64 and 3,719.60 is: 5,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.64 : 12,969.64 = 3,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.64/12,969.64 = 3,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.64x = 12,969.64 × 3,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.64x = 48,241,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,241,872.94/8,647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.62

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