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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.93, 12,398.49 and 3,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.93, 12,398.49 and 3,583.59 is: 5,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.93 : 12,398.49 = 3,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.93/12,398.49 = 3,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.93x = 12,398.49 × 3,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.93x = 44,431,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431,104.78/8,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.21

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