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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376, 12,557.48 and 3,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376, 12,557.48 and 3,995.52 is: 5,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376 : 12,557.48 = 3,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376/12,557.48 = 3,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376x = 12,557.48 × 3,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376x = 50,173,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,173,662.49/8,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.17

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