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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.98, 12,492.57 and 3,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.98, 12,492.57 and 3,946.54 is: 5,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.98 : 12,492.57 = 3,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.98/12,492.57 = 3,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.98x = 12,492.57 × 3,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.98x = 49,302,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,427.21/8,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.52

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