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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.21, 12,688.82 and 3,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.21, 12,688.82 and 3,776.79 is: 5,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.21 : 12,688.82 = 3,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.21/12,688.82 = 3,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.21x = 12,688.82 × 3,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.21x = 47,923,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923,051.35/8,457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,666.53

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