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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.63, 12,549.35 and 3,925.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.63, 12,549.35 and 3,925.27 is: 5,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.63 : 12,549.35 = 3,925.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.63/12,549.35 = 3,925.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.63x = 12,549.35 × 3,925.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.63x = 49,259,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,587.07/8,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.63

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