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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.36, 12,566.44 and 3,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.36, 12,566.44 and 3,697.68 is: 5,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.36 : 12,566.44 = 3,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.36/12,566.44 = 3,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.36x = 12,566.44 × 3,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.36x = 46,466,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,673.86/8,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.36

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