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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.96, 12,615.04 and 3,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.96, 12,615.04 and 3,727.20 is: 5,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.96 : 12,615.04 = 3,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.96/12,615.04 = 3,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.96x = 12,615.04 × 3,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.96x = 47,018,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,018,777.09/8,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.51

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