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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.16, 12,625.53 and 3,734.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.16, 12,625.53 and 3,734.53 is: 5,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.16 : 12,625.53 = 3,734.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.16/12,625.53 = 3,734.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.16x = 12,625.53 × 3,734.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.16x = 47,150,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150,420.55/8,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.03

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