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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.22, 12,928.50 and 3,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.22, 12,928.50 and 3,690.06 is: 5,530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.22 : 12,928.50 = 3,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.22/12,928.50 = 3,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.22x = 12,928.50 × 3,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.22x = 47,706,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,706,940.71/8,626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.46

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