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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.85, 12,979.32 and 3,969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.85, 12,979.32 and 3,969.19 is: 5,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.85 : 12,979.32 = 3,969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.85/12,979.32 = 3,969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.85x = 12,979.32 × 3,969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.85x = 51,517,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,387.15/8,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,948.31

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