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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.32, 13,008.26 and 3,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.32, 13,008.26 and 3,740.69 is: 5,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.32 : 13,008.26 = 3,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.32/13,008.26 = 3,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.32x = 13,008.26 × 3,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.32x = 48,659,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,659,909.97/8,667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.19

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