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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.88, 12,974.04 and 3,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.88, 12,974.04 and 3,718.44 is: 5,576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.88 : 12,974.04 = 3,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.88/12,974.04 = 3,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.88x = 12,974.04 × 3,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.88x = 48,243,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,189.30/8,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.04

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