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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.93, 12,519.18 and 3,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.93, 12,519.18 and 3,009.57 is: 4,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.93 : 12,519.18 = 3,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.93/12,519.18 = 3,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.93x = 12,519.18 × 3,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.93x = 37,677,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677,348.55/8,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.92

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