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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.59, 13,370.10 and 3,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.59, 13,370.10 and 3,717.25 is: 5,576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.59 : 13,370.10 = 3,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.59/13,370.10 = 3,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.59x = 13,370.10 × 3,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.59x = 49,700,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700,004.23/8,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.38

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