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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.76, 12,486.48 and 3,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.76, 12,486.48 and 3,649.68 is: 5,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.76 : 12,486.48 = 3,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.76/12,486.48 = 3,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.76x = 12,486.48 × 3,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.76x = 45,571,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,656.33/8,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.29

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