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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.87, 12,723.21 and 3,796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.87, 12,723.21 and 3,796.83 is: 5,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.87 : 12,723.21 = 3,796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.87/12,723.21 = 3,796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.87x = 12,723.21 × 3,796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.87x = 48,307,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,307,865.42/8,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.43

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