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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.52, 12,512.64 and 3,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.52, 12,512.64 and 3,146.88 is: 4,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.52 : 12,512.64 = 3,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.52/12,512.64 = 3,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.52x = 12,512.64 × 3,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.52x = 39,375,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,776.56/8,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.59

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