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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.16, 12,523.26 and 3,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.16, 12,523.26 and 3,665.24 is: 5,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.16 : 12,523.26 = 3,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.16/12,523.26 = 3,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.16x = 12,523.26 × 3,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.16x = 45,900,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,900,753.48/8,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.97

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