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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,345.79, 12,507.66 and 3,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,345.79, 12,507.66 and 3,658.74 is: 5,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,345.79 : 12,507.66 = 3,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,345.79/12,507.66 = 3,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,345.79x = 12,507.66 × 3,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,345.79x = 45,762,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,762,275.95/8,345.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.28

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