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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.23, 12,598.36 and 3,724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.23, 12,598.36 and 3,724.62 is: 5,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.23 : 12,598.36 = 3,724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.23/12,598.36 = 3,724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.23x = 12,598.36 × 3,724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.23x = 46,924,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,924,103.62/8,405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.73

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