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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,416.84, 12,625.26 and 3,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,416.84, 12,625.26 and 3,735.04 is: 5,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,416.84 : 12,625.26 = 3,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,416.84/12,625.26 = 3,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,416.84x = 12,625.26 × 3,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,416.84x = 47,155,851.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,155,851.11/8,416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.56

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