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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.08, 12,484.44 and 3,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.08, 12,484.44 and 3,702 is: 5,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.08 : 12,484.44 = 3,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.08/12,484.44 = 3,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.08x = 12,484.44 × 3,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.08x = 46,217,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217,396.88/8,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.92

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