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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.73, 12,988.71 and 3,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.73, 12,988.71 and 3,727.44 is: 5,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.73 : 12,988.71 = 3,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.73/12,988.71 = 3,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.73x = 12,988.71 × 3,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.73x = 48,414,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,414,637.20/8,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.07

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