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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.80, 12,560.09 and 3,376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.80, 12,560.09 and 3,376.51 is: 5,064.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.80 : 12,560.09 = 3,376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.80/12,560.09 = 3,376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.80x = 12,560.09 × 3,376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.80x = 42,409,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,409,269.49/8,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.52

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