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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.76, 12,842.78 and 3,628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.76, 12,842.78 and 3,628.77 is: 5,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.76 : 12,842.78 = 3,628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.76/12,842.78 = 3,628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.76x = 12,842.78 × 3,628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.76x = 46,603,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603,476.64/8,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.76

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