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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.06, 12,467.70 and 3,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.06, 12,467.70 and 3,627.90 is: 5,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.06 : 12,467.70 = 3,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.06/12,467.70 = 3,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.06x = 12,467.70 × 3,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.06x = 45,231,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,231,568.83/8,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.99

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