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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.88, 12,554.12 and 3,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.88, 12,554.12 and 3,979.60 is: 5,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.88 : 12,554.12 = 3,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.88/12,554.12 = 3,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.88x = 12,554.12 × 3,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.88x = 49,960,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,960,375.95/8,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.35

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