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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.22, 12,552.69 and 4,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.22, 12,552.69 and 4,001.76 is: 5,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.22 : 12,552.69 = 4,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.22/12,552.69 = 4,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.22x = 12,552.69 × 4,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.22x = 50,232,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232,852.73/8,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.50

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