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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.15, 12,912.07 and 3,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.15, 12,912.07 and 3,676.82 is: 5,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.15 : 12,912.07 = 3,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.15/12,912.07 = 3,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.15x = 12,912.07 × 3,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.15x = 47,475,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,475,357.22/8,607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.80

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