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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.76, 12,838.28 and 3,625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.76, 12,838.28 and 3,625.77 is: 5,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.76 : 12,838.28 = 3,625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.76/12,838.28 = 3,625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.76x = 12,838.28 × 3,625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.76x = 46,548,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,632.35/8,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.26

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