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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445, 12,666.12 and 3,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445, 12,666.12 and 3,763.92 is: 5,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445 : 12,666.12 = 3,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445/12,666.12 = 3,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445x = 12,666.12 × 3,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445x = 47,674,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,262.39/8,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.26

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