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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.05, 12,848.88 and 3,949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.05, 12,848.88 and 3,949.05 is: 5,923.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.05 : 12,848.88 = 3,949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.05/12,848.88 = 3,949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.05x = 12,848.88 × 3,949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.05x = 50,740,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,740,869.56/8,566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.49

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