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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.64, 13,129.44 and 3,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.64, 13,129.44 and 3,563.68 is: 5,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.64 : 13,129.44 = 3,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.64/13,129.44 = 3,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.64x = 13,129.44 × 3,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.64x = 46,789,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789,122.74/8,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.83

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