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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.48, 13,051.44 and 3,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.48, 13,051.44 and 3,769.72 is: 5,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.48 : 13,051.44 = 3,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.48/13,051.44 = 3,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.48x = 13,051.44 × 3,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.48x = 49,200,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,274.40/8,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.35

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