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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.70, 12,550.05 and 3,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.70, 12,550.05 and 3,746.46 is: 5,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.70 : 12,550.05 = 3,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.70/12,550.05 = 3,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.70x = 12,550.05 × 3,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.70x = 47,018,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,260.32/8,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.69

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