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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.99, 12,661.02 and 3,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.99, 12,661.02 and 3,761.33 is: 5,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.99 : 12,661.02 = 3,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.99/12,661.02 = 3,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.99x = 12,661.02 × 3,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.99x = 47,622,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,622,211.05/8,447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.11

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