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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.84, 13,366.56 and 3,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.84, 13,366.56 and 3,717.50 is: 5,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.84 : 13,366.56 = 3,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.84/13,366.56 = 3,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.84x = 13,366.56 × 3,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.84x = 49,690,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,690,186.80/8,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.12

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