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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,600.67, 12,901.70 and 3,670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,600.67, 12,901.70 and 3,670.37 is: 5,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,600.67 : 12,901.70 = 3,670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,600.67/12,901.70 = 3,670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,600.67x = 12,901.70 × 3,670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,600.67x = 47,353,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353,929.77/8,600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.84

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