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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.84, 12,629.77 and 3,738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.84, 12,629.77 and 3,738.75 is: 5,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.84 : 12,629.77 = 3,738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.84/12,629.77 = 3,738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.84x = 12,629.77 × 3,738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.84x = 47,219,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219,552.59/8,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.13

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