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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.92, 12,566.20 and 3,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.92, 12,566.20 and 3,699.66 is: 5,550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.92 : 12,566.20 = 3,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.92/12,566.20 = 3,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.92x = 12,566.20 × 3,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.92x = 46,490,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,490,667.49/8,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.51

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