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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.04, 12,561.42 and 3,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.04, 12,561.42 and 3,754.04 is: 5,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.04 : 12,561.42 = 3,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.04/12,561.42 = 3,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.04x = 12,561.42 × 3,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.04x = 47,156,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,156,073.14/8,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.24

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