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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,608.74, 12,917.97 and 3,677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,608.74, 12,917.97 and 3,677.94 is: 5,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,608.74 : 12,917.97 = 3,677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,608.74/12,917.97 = 3,677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,608.74x = 12,917.97 × 3,677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,608.74x = 47,511,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511,518.58/8,608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.99

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