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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.28, 12,577.10 and 3,704.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.28, 12,577.10 and 3,704.31 is: 5,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.28 : 12,577.10 = 3,704.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.28/12,577.10 = 3,704.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.28x = 12,577.10 × 3,704.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.28x = 46,589,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,589,458.78/8,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.43

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