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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.68, 12,129.12 and 5,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.68, 12,129.12 and 5,649.60 is: 7,794.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.68 : 12,129.12 = 5,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.68/12,129.12 = 5,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.68x = 12,129.12 × 5,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.68x = 68,524,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,524,676.35/8,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,794.26

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