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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.60, 12,508.86 and 3,954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.60, 12,508.86 and 3,954.70 is: 5,923.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.60 : 12,508.86 = 3,954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.60/12,508.86 = 3,954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.60x = 12,508.86 × 3,954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.60x = 49,468,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468,788.64/8,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.98

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