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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.36, 12,546.48 and 3,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.36, 12,546.48 and 3,746.72 is: 5,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.36 : 12,546.48 = 3,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.36/12,546.48 = 3,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.36x = 12,546.48 × 3,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.36x = 47,008,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,008,147.55/8,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.73

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