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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.68, 12,555.84 and 3,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.68, 12,555.84 and 3,756.16 is: 5,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.68 : 12,555.84 = 3,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.68/12,555.84 = 3,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.68x = 12,555.84 × 3,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.68x = 47,161,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,743.97/8,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.80

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