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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.40, 12,573.36 and 3,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.40, 12,573.36 and 3,704.16 is: 5,554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.40 : 12,573.36 = 3,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.40/12,573.36 = 3,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.40x = 12,573.36 × 3,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.40x = 46,573,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,737.18/8,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.81

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