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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.68, 12,553.02 and 3,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.68, 12,553.02 and 3,745.32 is: 5,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.68 : 12,553.02 = 3,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.68/12,553.02 = 3,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.68x = 12,553.02 × 3,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.68x = 47,015,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015,076.87/8,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.98

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