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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.90, 12,554.37 and 3,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.90, 12,554.37 and 3,753.66 is: 5,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.90 : 12,554.37 = 3,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.90/12,554.37 = 3,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.90x = 12,554.37 × 3,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.90x = 47,124,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,836.49/8,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.59

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