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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.34, 12,673.06 and 3,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.34, 12,673.06 and 3,763.13 is: 5,646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.34 : 12,673.06 = 3,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.34/12,673.06 = 3,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.34x = 12,673.06 × 3,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.34x = 47,690,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690,299.50/8,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.27

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