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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.13, 12,498.08 and 3,584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.13, 12,498.08 and 3,584.63 is: 5,380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.13 : 12,498.08 = 3,584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.13/12,498.08 = 3,584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.13x = 12,498.08 × 3,584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.13x = 44,801,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801,032.72/8,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.78

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