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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605.90, 12,910.20 and 3,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605.90, 12,910.20 and 3,675.56 is: 5,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605.90 : 12,910.20 = 3,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605.90/12,910.20 = 3,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605.90x = 12,910.20 × 3,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605.90x = 47,452,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,452,246.99/8,605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.92

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