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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.60, 12,906.90 and 3,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.60, 12,906.90 and 3,670.80 is: 5,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.60 : 12,906.90 = 3,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.60/12,906.90 = 3,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.60x = 12,906.90 × 3,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.60x = 47,378,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378,648.52/8,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.20

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