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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.34, 12,931.68 and 3,692.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.34, 12,931.68 and 3,692.17 is: 5,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.34 : 12,931.68 = 3,692.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.34/12,931.68 = 3,692.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.34x = 12,931.68 × 3,692.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.34x = 47,745,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,960.95/8,628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.62

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