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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.58, 12,552.57 and 5,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.58, 12,552.57 and 5,038.44 is: 7,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.58 : 12,552.57 = 5,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.58/12,552.57 = 5,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.58x = 12,552.57 × 5,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.58x = 63,245,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,245,370.79/8,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.29

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