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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.10, 12,924.21 and 3,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.10, 12,924.21 and 3,685.17 is: 5,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.10 : 12,924.21 = 3,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.10/12,924.21 = 3,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.10x = 12,924.21 × 3,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.10x = 47,627,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,910.97/8,612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.35

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