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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.88, 12,623.38 and 3,483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.88, 12,623.38 and 3,483.81 is: 5,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.88 : 12,623.38 = 3,483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.88/12,623.38 = 3,483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.88x = 12,623.38 × 3,483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.88x = 43,977,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,448.77/8,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.78

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