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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.06, 12,523.68 and 3,908.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.06, 12,523.68 and 3,908.19 is: 5,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.06 : 12,523.68 = 3,908.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.06/12,523.68 = 3,908.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.06x = 12,523.68 × 3,908.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.06x = 48,944,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944,920.94/8,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.63

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