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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.20, 12,533.76 and 3,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.20, 12,533.76 and 3,973.44 is: 5,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.20 : 12,533.76 = 3,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.20/12,533.76 = 3,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.20x = 12,533.76 × 3,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.20x = 49,802,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802,143.33/8,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.63

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