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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.02, 12,610.36 and 3,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.02, 12,610.36 and 3,727.24 is: 5,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.02 : 12,610.36 = 3,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.02/12,610.36 = 3,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.02x = 12,610.36 × 3,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.02x = 47,001,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,838.21/8,404.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.78

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