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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.20, 12,535.26 and 3,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.20, 12,535.26 and 3,974.44 is: 5,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.20 : 12,535.26 = 3,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.20/12,535.26 = 3,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.20x = 12,535.26 × 3,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.20x = 49,820,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820,638.75/8,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.13

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