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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,638.73, 12,958.36 and 3,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,638.73, 12,958.36 and 3,373.52 is: 5,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,638.73 : 12,958.36 = 3,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,638.73/12,958.36 = 3,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,638.73x = 12,958.36 × 3,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,638.73x = 43,715,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,715,310.59/8,638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.39

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