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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.68, 12,523.92 and 3,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.68, 12,523.92 and 3,959.10 is: 5,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.68 : 12,523.92 = 3,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.68/12,523.92 = 3,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.68x = 12,523.92 × 3,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.68x = 49,583,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,583,451.67/8,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.79

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