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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.95, 12,509.41 and 3,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.95, 12,509.41 and 3,955.08 is: 5,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.95 : 12,509.41 = 3,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.95/12,509.41 = 3,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.95x = 12,509.41 × 3,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.95x = 49,475,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475,717.30/8,350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.56

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