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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.41, 12,718.01 and 3,801.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.41, 12,718.01 and 3,801.23 is: 5,700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.41 : 12,718.01 = 3,801.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.41/12,718.01 = 3,801.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.41x = 12,718.01 × 3,801.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.41x = 48,344,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344,074.76/8,481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,700.01

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