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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.68, 12,512.58 and 3,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.68, 12,512.58 and 3,957.40 is: 5,931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.68 : 12,512.58 = 3,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.68/12,512.58 = 3,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.68x = 12,512.58 × 3,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.68x = 49,517,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,517,284.09/8,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.15

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