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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.46, 12,502.14 and 3,650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.46, 12,502.14 and 3,650.05 is: 5,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.46 : 12,502.14 = 3,650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.46/12,502.14 = 3,650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.46x = 12,502.14 × 3,650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.46x = 45,633,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633,436.11/8,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,476.59

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