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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.45, 12,508.66 and 3,954.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.45, 12,508.66 and 3,954.58 is: 5,923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.45 : 12,508.66 = 3,954.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.45/12,508.66 = 3,954.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.45x = 12,508.66 × 3,954.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.45x = 49,466,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466,414.35/8,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.81

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