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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.06, 12,578.90 and 3,706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.06, 12,578.90 and 3,706.22 is: 5,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.06 : 12,578.90 = 3,706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.06/12,578.90 = 3,706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.06x = 12,578.90 × 3,706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.06x = 46,620,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620,183.67/8,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.24

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