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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.86, 12,686.68 and 3,776.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.86, 12,686.68 and 3,776.66 is: 5,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.86 : 12,686.68 = 3,776.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.86/12,686.68 = 3,776.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.86x = 12,686.68 × 3,776.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.86x = 47,913,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913,276.89/8,457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,664.94

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