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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.08, 12,907.62 and 3,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.08, 12,907.62 and 3,673.80 is: 5,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.08 : 12,907.62 = 3,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.08/12,907.62 = 3,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.08x = 12,907.62 × 3,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.08x = 47,420,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,014.36/8,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.70

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