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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.26, 12,633.45 and 3,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.26, 12,633.45 and 3,741.01 is: 5,611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.26 : 12,633.45 = 3,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.26/12,633.45 = 3,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.26x = 12,633.45 × 3,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.26x = 47,261,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,862.78/8,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.54

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