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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.78, 12,917.14 and 3,677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.78, 12,917.14 and 3,677.46 is: 5,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.78 : 12,917.14 = 3,677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.78/12,917.14 = 3,677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.78x = 12,917.14 × 3,677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.78x = 47,502,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,265.66/8,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.53

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