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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.44, 12,985.74 and 3,728.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.44, 12,985.74 and 3,728.36 is: 5,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.44 : 12,985.74 = 3,728.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.44/12,985.74 = 3,728.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.44x = 12,985.74 × 3,728.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.44x = 48,415,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,513.59/8,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.84

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