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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.06, 12,521.60 and 3,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.06, 12,521.60 and 3,348.42 is: 5,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.06 : 12,521.60 = 3,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.06/12,521.60 = 3,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.06x = 12,521.60 × 3,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.06x = 41,927,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,927,575.87/8,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.64

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