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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.72, 12,551.94 and 4,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.72, 12,551.94 and 4,001.26 is: 5,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.72 : 12,551.94 = 4,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.72/12,551.94 = 4,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.72x = 12,551.94 × 4,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.72x = 50,223,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,575.44/8,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.75

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