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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.88, 12,625.44 and 3,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.88, 12,625.44 and 3,977.80 is: 5,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.88 : 12,625.44 = 3,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.88/12,625.44 = 3,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.88x = 12,625.44 × 3,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.88x = 50,221,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,221,475.23/8,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,961.09

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