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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.93, 12,388.79 and 3,578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.93, 12,388.79 and 3,578.72 is: 5,368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.93 : 12,388.79 = 3,578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.93/12,388.79 = 3,578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.93x = 12,388.79 × 3,578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.93x = 44,336,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,336,064.41/8,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.91

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