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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,693.69, 13,043.96 and 3,766.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,693.69, 13,043.96 and 3,766.79 is: 5,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,693.69 : 13,043.96 = 3,766.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,693.69/13,043.96 = 3,766.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,693.69x = 13,043.96 × 3,766.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,693.69x = 49,133,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133,774.03/8,693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.66

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