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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.55, 12,977.01 and 3,729.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.55, 12,977.01 and 3,729.51 is: 5,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.55 : 12,977.01 = 3,729.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.55/12,977.01 = 3,729.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.55x = 12,977.01 × 3,729.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.55x = 48,397,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397,888.57/8,657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.25

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