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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.08, 12,524.07 and 3,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.08, 12,524.07 and 3,664.68 is: 5,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.08 : 12,524.07 = 3,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.08/12,524.07 = 3,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.08x = 12,524.07 × 3,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.08x = 45,896,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896,708.85/8,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.53

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