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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.73, 12,573.51 and 3,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.73, 12,573.51 and 3,046.02 is: 4,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.73 : 12,573.51 = 3,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.73/12,573.51 = 3,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.73x = 12,573.51 × 3,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.73x = 38,299,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,162.93/8,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.28

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