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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.46, 12,555.96 and 3,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.46, 12,555.96 and 3,985.66 is: 5,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.46 : 12,555.96 = 3,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.46/12,555.96 = 3,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.46x = 12,555.96 × 3,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.46x = 50,043,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043,787.53/8,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.62

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