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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.44, 12,741.78 and 3,813.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.44, 12,741.78 and 3,813.43 is: 5,718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.44 : 12,741.78 = 3,813.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.44/12,741.78 = 3,813.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.44x = 12,741.78 × 3,813.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.44x = 48,589,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,951.13/8,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.19

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