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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.71, 12,507.02 and 3,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.71, 12,507.02 and 3,653.30 is: 5,481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.71 : 12,507.02 = 3,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.71/12,507.02 = 3,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.71x = 12,507.02 × 3,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.71x = 45,691,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691,877.90/8,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.46

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