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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.67, 12,668.34 and 3,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.67, 12,668.34 and 3,766.32 is: 5,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.67 : 12,668.34 = 3,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.67/12,668.34 = 3,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.67x = 12,668.34 × 3,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.67x = 47,713,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,022.31/8,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.08

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