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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.06, 12,501.25 and 3,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.06, 12,501.25 and 3,947.54 is: 5,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.06 : 12,501.25 = 3,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.06/12,501.25 = 3,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.06x = 12,501.25 × 3,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.06x = 49,349,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,349,112.05/8,330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.22

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