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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.70, 12,509.03 and 3,954.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.70, 12,509.03 and 3,954.83 is: 5,924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.70 : 12,509.03 = 3,954.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.70/12,509.03 = 3,954.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.70x = 12,509.03 × 3,954.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.70x = 49,471,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471,034.46/8,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.18

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