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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.64, 12,912.84 and 3,680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.64, 12,912.84 and 3,680.62 is: 5,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.64 : 12,912.84 = 3,680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.64/12,912.84 = 3,680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.64x = 12,912.84 × 3,680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.64x = 47,527,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,527,257.16/8,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.60

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