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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.04, 12,577.44 and 3,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.04, 12,577.44 and 3,189.68 is: 4,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.04 : 12,577.44 = 3,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.04/12,577.44 = 3,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.04x = 12,577.44 × 3,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.04x = 40,118,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118,008.82/8,383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.62

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