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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.84, 12,622.26 and 3,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.84, 12,622.26 and 3,733.04 is: 5,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.84 : 12,622.26 = 3,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.84/12,622.26 = 3,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.84x = 12,622.26 × 3,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.84x = 47,119,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119,401.47/8,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.56

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