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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.52, 12,524.09 and 3,669.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.52, 12,524.09 and 3,669.81 is: 5,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.52 : 12,524.09 = 3,669.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.52/12,524.09 = 3,669.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.52x = 12,524.09 × 3,669.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.52x = 45,961,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961,030.72/8,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.61

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