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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.90, 12,920.70 and 3,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.90, 12,920.70 and 3,682.56 is: 5,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.90 : 12,920.70 = 3,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.90/12,920.70 = 3,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.90x = 12,920.70 × 3,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.90x = 47,581,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,252.99/8,612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.42

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