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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.71, 12,947.82 and 3,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.71, 12,947.82 and 3,702.02 is: 5,551.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.71 : 12,947.82 = 3,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.71/12,947.82 = 3,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.71x = 12,947.82 × 3,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.71x = 47,933,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933,082.81/8,633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.86

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