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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,392.95, 12,588.69 and 3,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,392.95, 12,588.69 and 3,949.56 is: 5,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,392.95 : 12,588.69 = 3,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,392.95/12,588.69 = 3,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,392.95x = 12,588.69 × 3,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,392.95x = 49,719,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,719,786.48/8,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.99

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