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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.80, 12,998.37 and 3,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.80, 12,998.37 and 3,743.76 is: 5,611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.80 : 12,998.37 = 3,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.80/12,998.37 = 3,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.80x = 12,998.37 × 3,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.80x = 48,662,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662,777.67/8,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.61

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