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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.19, 12,950.52 and 3,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.19, 12,950.52 and 3,701.66 is: 5,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.19 : 12,950.52 = 3,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.19/12,950.52 = 3,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.19x = 12,950.52 × 3,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.19x = 47,938,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,357.11/8,633.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.80

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