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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.60, 12,542.84 and 5,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.60, 12,542.84 and 5,076.88 is: 7,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.60 : 12,542.84 = 5,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.60/12,542.84 = 5,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.60x = 12,542.84 × 5,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.60x = 63,678,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,678,493.54/8,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.49

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