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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.96, 12,502.94 and 3,650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.96, 12,502.94 and 3,650.56 is: 5,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.96 : 12,502.94 = 3,650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.96/12,502.94 = 3,650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.96x = 12,502.94 × 3,650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.96x = 45,642,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642,732.65/8,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.37

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