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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.02, 12,623.88 and 3,736.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.02, 12,623.88 and 3,736.26 is: 5,606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.02 : 12,623.88 = 3,736.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.02/12,623.88 = 3,736.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.02x = 12,623.88 × 3,736.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.02x = 47,166,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166,097.89/8,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.32

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