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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.73, 12,872.54 and 3,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.73, 12,872.54 and 3,899.82 is: 5,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.73 : 12,872.54 = 3,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.73/12,872.54 = 3,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.73x = 12,872.54 × 3,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.73x = 50,200,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200,505.08/8,583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.33

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