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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.12, 12,848.98 and 3,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.12, 12,848.98 and 3,949.12 is: 5,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.12 : 12,848.98 = 3,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.12/12,848.98 = 3,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.12x = 12,848.98 × 3,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.12x = 50,742,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,742,163.90/8,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.59

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