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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.63, 12,547.85 and 3,924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.63, 12,547.85 and 3,924.27 is: 5,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.63 : 12,547.85 = 3,924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.63/12,547.85 = 3,924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.63x = 12,547.85 × 3,924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.63x = 49,241,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,088.58/8,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.12

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