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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.52, 12,554.06 and 7,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.52, 12,554.06 and 7,954.20 is: 11,929.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.52 : 12,554.06 = 7,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.52/12,554.06 = 7,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.52x = 12,554.06 × 7,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.52x = 99,857,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,857,504.05/8,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.67

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