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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.06, 12,505.75 and 3,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.06, 12,505.75 and 3,950.54 is: 5,928.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.06 : 12,505.75 = 3,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.06/12,505.75 = 3,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.06x = 12,505.75 × 3,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.06x = 49,404,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,404,393.20/8,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.72

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