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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.20, 12,903.99 and 3,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.20, 12,903.99 and 3,671.94 is: 5,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.20 : 12,903.99 = 3,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.20/12,903.99 = 3,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.20x = 12,903.99 × 3,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.20x = 47,382,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,382,677.04/8,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.20

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