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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.24, 12,601.86 and 3,778.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.24, 12,601.86 and 3,778.84 is: 5,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.24 : 12,601.86 = 3,778.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.24/12,601.86 = 3,778.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.24x = 12,601.86 × 3,778.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.24x = 47,620,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,412.64/8,401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.26

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