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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.06, 12,929.78 and 3,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.06, 12,929.78 and 3,690.92 is: 5,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.06 : 12,929.78 = 3,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.06/12,929.78 = 3,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.06x = 12,929.78 × 3,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.06x = 47,722,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,722,700.49/8,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.75

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