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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.53, 12,573.77 and 3,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.53, 12,573.77 and 3,188.41 is: 4,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.53 : 12,573.77 = 3,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.53/12,573.77 = 3,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.53x = 12,573.77 × 3,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.53x = 40,090,286.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090,286.63/8,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.60

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