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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.76, 13,016.88 and 3,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.76, 13,016.88 and 3,743.40 is: 5,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.76 : 13,016.88 = 3,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.76/13,016.88 = 3,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.76x = 13,016.88 × 3,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.76x = 48,727,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,727,388.59/8,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.50

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