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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.84, 12,910.08 and 3,926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.84, 12,910.08 and 3,926.55 is: 5,889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.84 : 12,910.08 = 3,926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.84/12,910.08 = 3,926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.84x = 12,910.08 × 3,926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.84x = 50,692,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,692,074.62/8,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.06

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