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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.48, 12,425.18 and 3,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.48, 12,425.18 and 3,356.58 is: 5,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.48 : 12,425.18 = 3,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.48/12,425.18 = 3,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.48x = 12,425.18 × 3,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.48x = 41,706,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,706,110.68/8,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.85

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