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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.78, 12,558.81 and 5,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.78, 12,558.81 and 5,252.96 is: 7,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.78 : 12,558.81 = 5,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.78/12,558.81 = 5,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.78x = 12,558.81 × 5,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.78x = 65,970,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,970,863.78/8,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.09

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