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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.88, 12,605.72 and 3,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.88, 12,605.72 and 3,137.72 is: 4,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.88 : 12,605.72 = 3,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.88/12,605.72 = 3,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.88x = 12,605.72 × 3,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.88x = 39,553,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,553,219.76/8,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.10

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