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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.57, 12,550.34 and 3,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.57, 12,550.34 and 3,695.12 is: 5,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.57 : 12,550.34 = 3,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.57/12,550.34 = 3,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.57x = 12,550.34 × 3,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.57x = 46,375,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375,005.89/8,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.92

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