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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.48, 12,513.24 and 3,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.48, 12,513.24 and 3,957.36 is: 5,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.48 : 12,513.24 = 3,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.48/12,513.24 = 3,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.48x = 12,513.24 × 3,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.48x = 49,519,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519,395.45/8,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.97

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