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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.59, 12,497.95 and 3,949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.59, 12,497.95 and 3,949.87 is: 5,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.59 : 12,497.95 = 3,949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.59/12,497.95 = 3,949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.59x = 12,497.95 × 3,949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.59x = 49,365,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,365,277.77/8,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.65

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