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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,379.76, 12,565.56 and 5,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,379.76, 12,565.56 and 5,051.44 is: 7,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,379.76 : 12,565.56 = 5,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,379.76/12,565.56 = 5,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,379.76x = 12,565.56 × 5,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,379.76x = 63,474,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,474,172.41/8,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.70

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