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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.03, 12,943.83 and 3,366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.03, 12,943.83 and 3,366.75 is: 5,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.03 : 12,943.83 = 3,366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.03/12,943.83 = 3,366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.03x = 12,943.83 × 3,366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.03x = 43,578,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578,639.65/8,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.73

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