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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.24, 12,911.22 and 3,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.24, 12,911.22 and 3,673.44 is: 5,512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.24 : 12,911.22 = 3,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.24/12,911.22 = 3,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.24x = 12,911.22 × 3,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.24x = 47,428,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,592.00/8,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.23

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