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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.92, 12,540.96 and 5,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.92, 12,540.96 and 5,604.48 is: 8,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.92 : 12,540.96 = 5,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.92/12,540.96 = 5,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.92x = 12,540.96 × 5,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.92x = 70,285,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,285,559.50/8,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.38

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