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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.27, 12,997.77 and 3,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.27, 12,997.77 and 3,735.30 is: 5,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.27 : 12,997.77 = 3,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.27/12,997.77 = 3,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.27x = 12,997.77 × 3,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.27x = 48,550,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550,570.28/8,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.54

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