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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,388.72, 12,583.10 and 4,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,388.72, 12,583.10 and 4,005.16 is: 6,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,388.72 : 12,583.10 = 4,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,388.72/12,583.10 = 4,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,388.72x = 12,583.10 × 4,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,388.72x = 50,397,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,397,328.80/8,388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.75

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