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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.99, 12,872.74 and 3,963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.99, 12,872.74 and 3,963.75 is: 5,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.99 : 12,872.74 = 3,963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.99/12,872.74 = 3,963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.99x = 12,872.74 × 3,963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.99x = 51,024,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024,323.18/8,583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.13

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