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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.18, 12,971.39 and 3,717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.18, 12,971.39 and 3,717.77 is: 5,575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.18 : 12,971.39 = 3,717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.18/12,971.39 = 3,717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.18x = 12,971.39 × 3,717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.18x = 48,224,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,561.15/8,649.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.62

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