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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.21, 12,503.27 and 3,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.21, 12,503.27 and 3,650.80 is: 5,477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.21 : 12,503.27 = 3,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.21/12,503.27 = 3,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.21x = 12,503.27 × 3,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.21x = 45,646,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,646,919.86/8,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.71

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