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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.81, 12,547.31 and 3,978.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.81, 12,547.31 and 3,978.99 is: 5,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.81 : 12,547.31 = 3,978.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.81/12,547.31 = 3,978.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.81x = 12,547.31 × 3,978.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.81x = 49,925,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,601.12/8,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.25

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