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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.91, 12,656.86 and 3,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.91, 12,656.86 and 3,756.71 is: 5,635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.91 : 12,656.86 = 3,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.91/12,656.86 = 3,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.91x = 12,656.86 × 3,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.91x = 47,548,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,548,174.78/8,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.07

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