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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.64, 12,504.02 and 3,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.64, 12,504.02 and 3,950.54 is: 5,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.64 : 12,504.02 = 3,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.64/12,504.02 = 3,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.64x = 12,504.02 × 3,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.64x = 49,397,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,397,548.90/8,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.20

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