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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.08, 12,377.40 and 3,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.08, 12,377.40 and 3,570.52 is: 5,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.08 : 12,377.40 = 3,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.08/12,377.40 = 3,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.08x = 12,377.40 × 3,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.08x = 44,193,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,754.25/8,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.42

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