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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,434.35, 12,651.66 and 3,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,434.35, 12,651.66 and 3,753.27 is: 5,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,434.35 : 12,651.66 = 3,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,434.35/12,651.66 = 3,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,434.35x = 12,651.66 × 3,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,434.35x = 47,485,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,095.93/8,434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.97

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