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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.24, 12,553.38 and 3,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.24, 12,553.38 and 3,753 is: 5,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.24 : 12,553.38 = 3,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.24/12,553.38 = 3,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.24x = 12,553.38 × 3,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.24x = 47,112,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112,835.14/8,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.60

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