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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.67, 12,572.63 and 3,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.67, 12,572.63 and 3,636.75 is: 5,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.67 : 12,572.63 = 3,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.67/12,572.63 = 3,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.67x = 12,572.63 × 3,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.67x = 45,723,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,493.97/8,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.18

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