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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.91, 12,550.72 and 3,746.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.91, 12,550.72 and 3,746.91 is: 5,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.91 : 12,550.72 = 3,746.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.91/12,550.72 = 3,746.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.91x = 12,550.72 × 3,746.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.91x = 47,026,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026,371.21/8,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.54

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