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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.69, 12,918.72 and 3,683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.69, 12,918.72 and 3,683.55 is: 5,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.69 : 12,918.72 = 3,683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.69/12,918.72 = 3,683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.69x = 12,918.72 × 3,683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.69x = 47,586,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,751.06/8,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.70

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