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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.96, 12,979.44 and 2,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.96, 12,979.44 and 2,412.72 is: 3,619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.96 : 12,979.44 = 2,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.96/12,979.44 = 2,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.96x = 12,979.44 × 2,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.96x = 31,315,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315,754.48/8,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.08

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