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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.51, 12,524.90 and 3,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.51, 12,524.90 and 3,416.18 is: 5,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.51 : 12,524.90 = 3,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.51/12,524.90 = 3,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.51x = 12,524.90 × 3,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.51x = 42,787,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787,233.18/8,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.36

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