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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.55, 13,004.01 and 3,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.55, 13,004.01 and 3,747.51 is: 5,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.55 : 13,004.01 = 3,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.55/13,004.01 = 3,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.55x = 13,004.01 × 3,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.55x = 48,732,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,732,657.52/8,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.24

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