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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.93, 12,850.20 and 3,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.93, 12,850.20 and 3,949.93 is: 5,924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.93 : 12,850.20 = 3,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.93/12,850.20 = 3,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.93x = 12,850.20 × 3,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.93x = 50,757,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757,390.49/8,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.81

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