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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.32, 12,530.70 and 3,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.32, 12,530.70 and 3,979.08 is: 5,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.32 : 12,530.70 = 3,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.32/12,530.70 = 3,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.32x = 12,530.70 × 3,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.32x = 49,860,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,860,657.76/8,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.82

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