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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.60, 12,977.40 and 5,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.60, 12,977.40 and 5,195.60 is: 7,793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.60 : 12,977.40 = 5,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.60/12,977.40 = 5,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.60x = 12,977.40 × 5,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.60x = 67,425,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425,379.44/8,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.40

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