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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.52, 13,368.78 and 3,715.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.52, 13,368.78 and 3,715.56 is: 5,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.52 : 13,368.78 = 3,715.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.52/13,368.78 = 3,715.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.52x = 13,368.78 × 3,715.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.52x = 49,672,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,672,504.22/8,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.34

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