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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.93, 12,931.84 and 3,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.93, 12,931.84 and 3,630.54 is: 5,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.93 : 12,931.84 = 3,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.93/12,931.84 = 3,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.93x = 12,931.84 × 3,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.93x = 46,949,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949,562.39/8,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.47

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