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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.48, 12,501.60 and 3,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.48, 12,501.60 and 3,950.80 is: 5,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.48 : 12,501.60 = 3,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.48/12,501.60 = 3,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.48x = 12,501.60 × 3,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.48x = 49,391,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391,321.28/8,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.30

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