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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.03, 12,963.16 and 3,377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.03, 12,963.16 and 3,377.67 is: 5,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.03 : 12,963.16 = 3,377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.03/12,963.16 = 3,377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.03x = 12,963.16 × 3,377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.03x = 43,785,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785,280.86/8,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.38

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