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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.37, 12,403.08 and 3,589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.37, 12,403.08 and 3,589.86 is: 5,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.37 : 12,403.08 = 3,589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.37/12,403.08 = 3,589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.37x = 12,403.08 × 3,589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.37x = 44,525,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525,342.49/8,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.76

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