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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.53, 12,518.15 and 3,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.53, 12,518.15 and 3,959.60 is: 5,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.53 : 12,518.15 = 3,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.53/12,518.15 = 3,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.53x = 12,518.15 × 3,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.53x = 49,566,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566,784.35/8,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.03

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