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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.40, 12,759.41 and 3,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.40, 12,759.41 and 3,822.46 is: 5,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.40 : 12,759.41 = 3,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.40/12,759.41 = 3,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.40x = 12,759.41 × 3,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.40x = 48,772,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772,312.01/8,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.63

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