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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.58, 12,523.32 and 3,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.58, 12,523.32 and 3,664.18 is: 5,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.58 : 12,523.32 = 3,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.58/12,523.32 = 3,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.58x = 12,523.32 × 3,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.58x = 45,887,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887,698.68/8,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.78

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