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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.36, 12,887.82 and 3,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.36, 12,887.82 and 3,672.12 is: 5,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.36 : 12,887.82 = 3,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.36/12,887.82 = 3,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.36x = 12,887.82 × 3,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.36x = 47,325,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,621.58/8,598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.03

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