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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.60, 12,999.89 and 3,736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.60, 12,999.89 and 3,736.13 is: 5,604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.60 : 12,999.89 = 3,736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.60/12,999.89 = 3,736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.60x = 12,999.89 × 3,736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.60x = 48,569,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569,223.37/8,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.19

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