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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.76, 12,968.11 and 3,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.76, 12,968.11 and 3,653.68 is: 5,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.76 : 12,968.11 = 3,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.76/12,968.11 = 3,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.76x = 12,968.11 × 3,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.76x = 47,381,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,381,347.43/8,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.76

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