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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.89, 12,774.36 and 3,767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.89, 12,774.36 and 3,767.56 is: 5,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.89 : 12,774.36 = 3,767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.89/12,774.36 = 3,767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.89x = 12,774.36 × 3,767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.89x = 48,128,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128,200.62/8,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,652.90

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