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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.80, 12,964.62 and 3,970.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.80, 12,964.62 and 3,970.31 is: 5,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.80 : 12,964.62 = 3,970.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.80/12,964.62 = 3,970.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.80x = 12,964.62 × 3,970.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.80x = 51,473,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473,560.43/8,649.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.84

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