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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.24, 12,457.60 and 3,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.24, 12,457.60 and 3,687 is: 5,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.24 : 12,457.60 = 3,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.24/12,457.60 = 3,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.24x = 12,457.60 × 3,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.24x = 45,931,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931,171.20/8,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.05

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