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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.70, 12,539.01 and 3,976.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.70, 12,539.01 and 3,976.94 is: 5,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.70 : 12,539.01 = 3,976.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.70/12,539.01 = 3,976.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.70x = 12,539.01 × 3,976.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.70x = 49,866,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,866,890.43/8,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.87

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