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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.68, 12,552.45 and 3,987.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.68, 12,552.45 and 3,987.82 is: 5,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.68 : 12,552.45 = 3,987.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.68/12,552.45 = 3,987.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.68x = 12,552.45 × 3,987.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.68x = 50,056,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056,911.16/8,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.89

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