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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.21, 12,601.98 and 3,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.21, 12,601.98 and 3,727.62 is: 5,586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.21 : 12,601.98 = 3,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.21/12,601.98 = 3,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.21x = 12,601.98 × 3,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.21x = 46,975,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975,392.69/8,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.85

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