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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.92, 12,556.72 and 4,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.92, 12,556.72 and 4,004.47 is: 5,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.92 : 12,556.72 = 4,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.92/12,556.72 = 4,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.92x = 12,556.72 × 4,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.92x = 50,283,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283,008.54/8,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.55

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