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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.01, 12,628.58 and 3,737.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.01, 12,628.58 and 3,737.76 is: 5,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.01 : 12,628.58 = 3,737.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.01/12,628.58 = 3,737.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.01x = 12,628.58 × 3,737.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.01x = 47,202,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,582.49/8,419.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.66

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