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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.54, 12,553.16 and 4,002.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.54, 12,553.16 and 4,002.08 is: 5,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.54 : 12,553.16 = 4,002.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.54/12,553.16 = 4,002.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.54x = 12,553.16 × 4,002.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.54x = 50,238,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238,667.80/8,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.96

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