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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.36, 12,973.44 and 3,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.36, 12,973.44 and 3,967.44 is: 5,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.36 : 12,973.44 = 3,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.36/12,973.44 = 3,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.36x = 12,973.44 × 3,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.36x = 51,471,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,344.79/8,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.20

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