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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.91, 12,552.24 and 3,688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.91, 12,552.24 and 3,688.89 is: 5,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.91 : 12,552.24 = 3,688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.91/12,552.24 = 3,688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.91x = 12,552.24 × 3,688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.91x = 46,303,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303,832.61/8,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.22

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