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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,442.84, 12,662.10 and 3,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,442.84, 12,662.10 and 3,996.12 is: 5,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,442.84 : 12,662.10 = 3,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,442.84/12,662.10 = 3,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,442.84x = 12,662.10 × 3,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,442.84x = 50,599,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,599,271.05/8,442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.16

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