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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.14, 12,525.03 and 3,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.14, 12,525.03 and 3,670.44 is: 5,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.14 : 12,525.03 = 3,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.14/12,525.03 = 3,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.14x = 12,525.03 × 3,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.14x = 45,972,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972,371.11/8,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.56

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