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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.42, 12,672.63 and 3,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.42, 12,672.63 and 3,767.22 is: 5,650.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.42 : 12,672.63 = 3,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.42/12,672.63 = 3,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.42x = 12,672.63 × 3,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.42x = 47,740,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,585.19/8,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.83

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