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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.91, 13,003.38 and 3,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.91, 13,003.38 and 3,737.74 is: 5,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.91 : 13,003.38 = 3,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.91/13,003.38 = 3,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.91x = 13,003.38 × 3,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.91x = 48,603,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603,234.92/8,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.26

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