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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.76, 12,933.31 and 3,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.76, 12,933.31 and 3,688.41 is: 5,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.76 : 12,933.31 = 3,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.76/12,933.31 = 3,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.76x = 12,933.31 × 3,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.76x = 47,703,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,323.38/8,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.82

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