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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.70, 12,551.92 and 3,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.70, 12,551.92 and 3,992.74 is: 5,980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.70 : 12,551.92 = 3,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.70/12,551.92 = 3,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.70x = 12,551.92 × 3,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.70x = 50,116,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116,553.06/8,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,980.71

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