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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.60, 12,995.10 and 3,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.60, 12,995.10 and 3,734.40 is: 5,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.60 : 12,995.10 = 3,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.60/12,995.10 = 3,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.60x = 12,995.10 × 3,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.60x = 48,528,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,528,901.44/8,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.82

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