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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.03, 12,964.66 and 3,378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.03, 12,964.66 and 3,378.67 is: 5,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.03 : 12,964.66 = 3,378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.03/12,964.66 = 3,378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.03x = 12,964.66 × 3,378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.03x = 43,803,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,803,307.80/8,645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.88

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