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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,381.88, 12,572.85 and 3,986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,381.88, 12,572.85 and 3,986.04 is: 5,979.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,381.88 : 12,572.85 = 3,986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,381.88/12,572.85 = 3,986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,381.88x = 12,572.85 × 3,986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,381.88x = 50,115,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115,883.01/8,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,979.07

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