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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.58, 12,557.07 and 5,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.58, 12,557.07 and 5,041.44 is: 7,563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.58 : 12,557.07 = 5,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.58/12,557.07 = 5,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.58x = 12,557.07 × 5,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.58x = 63,305,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305,714.98/8,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.79

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