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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.12, 12,940.74 and 3,693.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.12, 12,940.74 and 3,693.68 is: 5,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.12 : 12,940.74 = 3,693.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.12/12,940.74 = 3,693.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.12x = 12,940.74 × 3,693.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.12x = 47,798,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,798,952.52/8,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.55

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