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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.58, 12,403.39 and 3,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.58, 12,403.39 and 3,590.06 is: 5,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.58 : 12,403.39 = 3,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.58/12,403.39 = 3,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.58x = 12,403.39 × 3,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.58x = 44,528,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528,914.30/8,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.06

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