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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.94, 12,971.76 and 3,721.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.94, 12,971.76 and 3,721.87 is: 5,577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.94 : 12,971.76 = 3,721.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.94/12,971.76 = 3,721.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.94x = 12,971.76 × 3,721.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.94x = 48,279,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,204.39/8,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.58

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