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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.97, 12,720.37 and 3,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.97, 12,720.37 and 3,797.56 is: 5,693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.97 : 12,720.37 = 3,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.97/12,720.37 = 3,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.97x = 12,720.37 × 3,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.97x = 48,306,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306,335.37/8,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.84

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