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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.52, 12,551.63 and 3,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.52, 12,551.63 and 3,747.52 is: 5,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.52 : 12,551.63 = 3,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.52/12,551.63 = 3,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.52x = 12,551.63 × 3,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.52x = 47,037,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,442.43/8,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.45

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