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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.08, 12,505.36 and 3,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.08, 12,505.36 and 3,969.76 is: 5,946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.08 : 12,505.36 = 3,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.08/12,505.36 = 3,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.08x = 12,505.36 × 3,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.08x = 49,643,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,643,277.91/8,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.67

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