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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.43, 12,583.02 and 3,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.43, 12,583.02 and 3,710.13 is: 5,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.43 : 12,583.02 = 3,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.43/12,583.02 = 3,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.43x = 12,583.02 × 3,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.43x = 46,684,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,639.99/8,395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.72

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