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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.92, 12,673.38 and 3,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.92, 12,673.38 and 3,767.72 is: 5,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.92 : 12,673.38 = 3,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.92/12,673.38 = 3,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.92x = 12,673.38 × 3,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.92x = 47,749,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749,747.29/8,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.58

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