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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.79, 12,615.30 and 3,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.79, 12,615.30 and 3,730.88 is: 5,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.79 : 12,615.30 = 3,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.79/12,615.30 = 3,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.79x = 12,615.30 × 3,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.79x = 47,066,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,066,202.00/8,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.93

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