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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.76, 12,904.82 and 3,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.76, 12,904.82 and 3,672.44 is: 5,508.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.76 : 12,904.82 = 3,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.76/12,904.82 = 3,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.76x = 12,904.82 × 3,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.76x = 47,392,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,156.44/8,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.95

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