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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.44, 12,950.88 and 3,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.44, 12,950.88 and 3,701.89 is: 5,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.44 : 12,950.88 = 3,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.44/12,950.88 = 3,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.44x = 12,950.88 × 3,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.44x = 47,942,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,733.16/8,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.14

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