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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.33, 12,503.53 and 3,652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.33, 12,503.53 and 3,652.61 is: 5,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.33 : 12,503.53 = 3,652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.33/12,503.53 = 3,652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.33x = 12,503.53 × 3,652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.33x = 45,670,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670,456.20/8,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.12

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