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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.06, 12,555.09 and 3,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.06, 12,555.09 and 3,990.62 is: 5,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.06 : 12,555.09 = 3,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.06/12,555.09 = 3,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.06x = 12,555.09 × 3,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.06x = 50,102,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,102,530.48/8,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.92

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