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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.57, 12,511 and 3,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.57, 12,511 and 3,954.04 is: 5,933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.57 : 12,511 = 3,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.57/12,511 = 3,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.57x = 12,511 × 3,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.57x = 49,468,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468,994.44/8,336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.97

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