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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.44, 12,997.95 and 3,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.44, 12,997.95 and 3,733.75 is: 5,603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.44 : 12,997.95 = 3,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.44/12,997.95 = 3,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.44x = 12,997.95 × 3,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.44x = 48,531,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,095.81/8,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.77

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