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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.79, 12,926.36 and 3,688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.79, 12,926.36 and 3,688.63 is: 5,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.79 : 12,926.36 = 3,688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.79/12,926.36 = 3,688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.79x = 12,926.36 × 3,688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.79x = 47,680,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680,536.19/8,624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.31

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