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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.05, 12,939.26 and 3,697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.05, 12,939.26 and 3,697.52 is: 5,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.05 : 12,939.26 = 3,697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.05/12,939.26 = 3,697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.05x = 12,939.26 × 3,697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.05x = 47,843,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,843,186.50/8,624.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.65

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