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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.43, 12,489.49 and 3,652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.43, 12,489.49 and 3,652.19 is: 5,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.43 : 12,489.49 = 3,652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.43/12,489.49 = 3,652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.43x = 12,489.49 × 3,652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.43x = 45,613,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,979.44/8,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.61

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