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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.10, 12,907.74 and 3,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.10, 12,907.74 and 3,671.66 is: 5,507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.10 : 12,907.74 = 3,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.10/12,907.74 = 3,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.10x = 12,907.74 × 3,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.10x = 47,392,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,832.65/8,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.53

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