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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.78, 12,567.96 and 5,455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.78, 12,567.96 and 5,455.35 is: 8,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.78 : 12,567.96 = 5,455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.78/12,567.96 = 5,455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.78x = 12,567.96 × 5,455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.78x = 68,562,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,562,620.59/8,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.77

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