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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.95, 12,510.91 and 3,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.95, 12,510.91 and 3,956.08 is: 5,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.95 : 12,510.91 = 3,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.95/12,510.91 = 3,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.95x = 12,510.91 × 3,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.95x = 49,494,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494,160.83/8,351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.06

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