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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.84, 12,927.93 and 3,689.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.84, 12,927.93 and 3,689.67 is: 5,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.84 : 12,927.93 = 3,689.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.84/12,927.93 = 3,689.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.84x = 12,927.93 × 3,689.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.84x = 47,699,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,699,795.48/8,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.87

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