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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.35, 12,927.21 and 3,689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.35, 12,927.21 and 3,689.19 is: 5,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.35 : 12,927.21 = 3,689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.35/12,927.21 = 3,689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.35x = 12,927.21 × 3,689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.35x = 47,690,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690,920.03/8,625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.16

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