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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.67, 12,663.84 and 3,763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.67, 12,663.84 and 3,763.32 is: 5,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.67 : 12,663.84 = 3,763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.67/12,663.84 = 3,763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.67x = 12,663.84 × 3,763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.67x = 47,658,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,082.35/8,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.58

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