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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.04, 12,563.66 and 3,375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.04, 12,563.66 and 3,375.19 is: 5,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.04 : 12,563.66 = 3,375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.04/12,563.66 = 3,375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.04x = 12,563.66 × 3,375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.04x = 42,404,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,691.31/8,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.43

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