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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.65, 12,602.07 and 3,723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.65, 12,602.07 and 3,723.63 is: 5,579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.65 : 12,602.07 = 3,723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.65/12,602.07 = 3,723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.65x = 12,602.07 × 3,723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.65x = 46,925,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925,445.91/8,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.29

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