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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.73, 12,509.61 and 3,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.73, 12,509.61 and 3,956.15 is: 5,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.73 : 12,509.61 = 3,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.73/12,509.61 = 3,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.73x = 12,509.61 × 3,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.73x = 49,489,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,831.05/8,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.94

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