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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.32, 12,484.72 and 3,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.32, 12,484.72 and 3,581.04 is: 5,370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.32 : 12,484.72 = 3,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.32/12,484.72 = 3,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.32x = 12,484.72 × 3,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.32x = 44,708,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,708,281.71/8,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.16

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