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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.20, 12,571.44 and 3,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.20, 12,571.44 and 3,995.92 is: 5,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.20 : 12,571.44 = 3,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.20/12,571.44 = 3,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.20x = 12,571.44 × 3,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.20x = 50,234,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234,468.52/8,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.71

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