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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.76, 13,112.82 and 3,812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.76, 13,112.82 and 3,812.27 is: 5,716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.76 : 13,112.82 = 3,812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.76/13,112.82 = 3,812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.76x = 13,112.82 × 3,812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.76x = 49,989,544.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989,544.74/8,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.51

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