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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.48, 12,557.50 and 3,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.48, 12,557.50 and 3,984.08 is: 5,981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.48 : 12,557.50 = 3,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.48/12,557.50 = 3,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.48x = 12,557.50 × 3,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.48x = 50,030,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,030,084.60/8,363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.97

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