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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,376.98, 12,558.98 and 3,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,376.98, 12,558.98 and 3,996.50 is: 5,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,376.98 : 12,558.98 = 3,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,376.98/12,558.98 = 3,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,376.98x = 12,558.98 × 3,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,376.98x = 50,191,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191,963.57/8,376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.65

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