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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.91, 12,550.74 and 3,687.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.91, 12,550.74 and 3,687.89 is: 5,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.91 : 12,550.74 = 3,687.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.91/12,550.74 = 3,687.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.91x = 12,550.74 × 3,687.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.91x = 46,285,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285,770.57/8,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.72

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