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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.68, 12,996.24 and 3,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.68, 12,996.24 and 3,733.44 is: 5,600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.68 : 12,996.24 = 3,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.68/12,996.24 = 3,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.68x = 12,996.24 × 3,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.68x = 48,520,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520,682.27/8,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.47

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