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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.06, 12,550.35 and 3,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.06, 12,550.35 and 3,688.11 is: 5,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.06 : 12,550.35 = 3,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.06/12,550.35 = 3,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.06x = 12,550.35 × 3,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.06x = 46,287,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,071.34/8,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.10

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