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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.02, 12,494.98 and 3,950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.02, 12,494.98 and 3,950.55 is: 5,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.02 : 12,494.98 = 3,950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.02/12,494.98 = 3,950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.02x = 12,494.98 × 3,950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.02x = 49,362,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362,043.24/8,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.80

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