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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.74, 12,377.61 and 3,637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.74, 12,377.61 and 3,637.98 is: 5,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.74 : 12,377.61 = 3,637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.74/12,377.61 = 3,637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.74x = 12,377.61 × 3,637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.74x = 45,029,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029,497.63/8,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.97

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