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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.56, 13,368.93 and 3,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.56, 13,368.93 and 3,982.45 is: 5,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.56 : 13,368.93 = 3,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.56/13,368.93 = 3,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.56x = 13,368.93 × 3,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.56x = 53,241,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,241,095.28/8,912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.72

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