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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.64, 12,505.52 and 3,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.64, 12,505.52 and 3,951.54 is: 5,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.64 : 12,505.52 = 3,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.64/12,505.52 = 3,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.64x = 12,505.52 × 3,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.64x = 49,416,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,062.50/8,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.71

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