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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.06, 12,513.24 and 3,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.06, 12,513.24 and 3,955.54 is: 5,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.06 : 12,513.24 = 3,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.06/12,513.24 = 3,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.06x = 12,513.24 × 3,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.06x = 49,496,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,496,621.35/8,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.23

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