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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.46, 12,697.78 and 3,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.46, 12,697.78 and 3,787.40 is: 5,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.46 : 12,697.78 = 3,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.46/12,697.78 = 3,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.46x = 12,697.78 × 3,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.46x = 48,091,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,091,571.97/8,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.26

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