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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.08, 12,572.28 and 3,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.08, 12,572.28 and 3,996.54 is: 5,998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.08 : 12,572.28 = 3,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.08/12,572.28 = 3,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.08x = 12,572.28 × 3,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.08x = 50,245,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,245,619.91/8,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.71

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