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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.09, 12,396.77 and 3,582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.09, 12,396.77 and 3,582.01 is: 5,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.09 : 12,396.77 = 3,582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.09/12,396.77 = 3,582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.09x = 12,396.77 × 3,582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.09x = 44,405,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,405,345.15/8,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.94

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