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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.62, 12,506.88 and 3,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.62, 12,506.88 and 3,653.20 is: 5,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.62 : 12,506.88 = 3,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.62/12,506.88 = 3,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.62x = 12,506.88 × 3,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.62x = 45,690,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690,093.62/8,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.31

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