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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.41, 12,555.98 and 4,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.41, 12,555.98 and 4,003.94 is: 5,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.41 : 12,555.98 = 4,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.41/12,555.98 = 4,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.41x = 12,555.98 × 4,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.41x = 50,273,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273,401.93/8,383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.77

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