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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,382.20, 12,558.90 and 3,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,382.20, 12,558.90 and 3,990.20 is: 5,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,382.20 : 12,558.90 = 3,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,382.20/12,558.90 = 3,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,382.20x = 12,558.90 × 3,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,382.20x = 50,112,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112,522.78/8,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.45

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