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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.17, 12,348.98 and 3,552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.17, 12,348.98 and 3,552.94 is: 5,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.17 : 12,348.98 = 3,552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.17/12,348.98 = 3,552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.17x = 12,348.98 × 3,552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.17x = 43,875,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,875,105.49/8,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.77

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