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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.34, 12,904.85 and 3,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.34, 12,904.85 and 3,672 is: 5,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.34 : 12,904.85 = 3,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.34/12,904.85 = 3,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.34x = 12,904.85 × 3,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.34x = 47,386,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,386,618.38/8,602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.58

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