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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372.60, 12,560.72 and 3,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372.60, 12,560.72 and 3,984.02 is: 5,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372.60 : 12,560.72 = 3,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372.60/12,560.72 = 3,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372.60x = 12,560.72 × 3,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372.60x = 50,042,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042,159.69/8,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.90

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