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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.85, 12,504.84 and 3,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.85, 12,504.84 and 3,653.22 is: 5,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.85 : 12,504.84 = 3,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.85/12,504.84 = 3,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.85x = 12,504.84 × 3,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.85x = 45,682,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,931.58/8,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.61

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