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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.07, 12,508.75 and 3,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.07, 12,508.75 and 3,952.54 is: 5,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.07 : 12,508.75 = 3,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.07/12,508.75 = 3,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.07x = 12,508.75 × 3,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.07x = 49,441,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441,334.73/8,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.72

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