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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.76, 12,505.56 and 3,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.76, 12,505.56 and 3,655.76 is: 5,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.76 : 12,505.56 = 3,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.76/12,505.56 = 3,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.76x = 12,505.56 × 3,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.76x = 45,717,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717,326.03/8,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.48

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