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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.02, 12,504.56 and 3,653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.02, 12,504.56 and 3,653.29 is: 5,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.02 : 12,504.56 = 3,653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.02/12,504.56 = 3,653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.02x = 12,504.56 × 3,653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.02x = 45,682,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,761.87/8,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.14

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