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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.97, 12,917.42 and 3,677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.97, 12,917.42 and 3,677.65 is: 5,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.97 : 12,917.42 = 3,677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.97/12,917.42 = 3,677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.97x = 12,917.42 × 3,677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.97x = 47,505,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505,666.69/8,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.80

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