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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.66, 12,908.25 and 3,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.66, 12,908.25 and 3,672.45 is: 5,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.66 : 12,908.25 = 3,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.66/12,908.25 = 3,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.66x = 12,908.25 × 3,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.66x = 47,404,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,902.71/8,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.13

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