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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.03, 12,939.33 and 3,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.03, 12,939.33 and 3,363.75 is: 5,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.03 : 12,939.33 = 3,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.03/12,939.33 = 3,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.03x = 12,939.33 × 3,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.03x = 43,524,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,524,671.29/8,632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.23

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