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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.44, 12,837.12 and 3,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.44, 12,837.12 and 3,943.68 is: 5,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.44 : 12,837.12 = 3,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.44/12,837.12 = 3,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.44x = 12,837.12 × 3,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.44x = 50,625,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625,493.40/8,557.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.96

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