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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.05, 12,532.32 and 3,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.05, 12,532.32 and 3,969.54 is: 5,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.05 : 12,532.32 = 3,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.05/12,532.32 = 3,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.05x = 12,532.32 × 3,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.05x = 49,747,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,747,545.53/8,352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.33

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