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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.98, 12,530.94 and 3,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.98, 12,530.94 and 3,733.74 is: 5,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.98 : 12,530.94 = 3,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.98/12,530.94 = 3,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.98x = 12,530.94 × 3,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.98x = 46,787,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,254.59/8,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.60

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