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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.34, 12,927.18 and 3,689.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.34, 12,927.18 and 3,689.17 is: 5,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.34 : 12,927.18 = 3,689.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.34/12,927.18 = 3,689.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.34x = 12,927.18 × 3,689.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.34x = 47,690,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690,564.64/8,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.12

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