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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,433.10, 12,653.97 and 3,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,433.10, 12,653.97 and 3,756.16 is: 5,636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,433.10 : 12,653.97 = 3,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,433.10/12,653.97 = 3,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,433.10x = 12,653.97 × 3,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,433.10x = 47,530,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,335.96/8,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.16

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