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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,603.34, 12,910.47 and 3,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,603.34, 12,910.47 and 3,673.02 is: 5,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,603.34 : 12,910.47 = 3,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,603.34/12,910.47 = 3,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,603.34x = 12,910.47 × 3,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,603.34x = 47,420,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,349.97/8,603.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.85

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