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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.94, 12,538.67 and 3,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.94, 12,538.67 and 3,980.84 is: 5,968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.94 : 12,538.67 = 3,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.94/12,538.67 = 3,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.94x = 12,538.67 × 3,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.94x = 49,914,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914,356.49/8,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.52

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