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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.34, 12,911.98 and 3,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.34, 12,911.98 and 3,674.02 is: 5,513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.34 : 12,911.98 = 3,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.34/12,911.98 = 3,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.34x = 12,911.98 × 3,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.34x = 47,438,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,438,808.20/8,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.36

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