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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.46, 12,560.46 and 3,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.46, 12,560.46 and 3,988.66 is: 5,983.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.46 : 12,560.46 = 3,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.46/12,560.46 = 3,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.46x = 12,560.46 × 3,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.46x = 50,099,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099,404.38/8,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.12

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