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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.99, 12,480.23 and 3,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.99, 12,480.23 and 3,697.75 is: 5,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.99 : 12,480.23 = 3,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.99/12,480.23 = 3,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.99x = 12,480.23 × 3,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.99x = 46,148,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,770.48/8,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.07

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