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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.57, 12,819.72 and 3,620.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.57, 12,819.72 and 3,620.67 is: 5,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.57 : 12,819.72 = 3,620.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.57/12,819.72 = 3,620.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.57x = 12,819.72 × 3,620.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.57x = 46,415,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,415,975.61/8,547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.31

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