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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.23, 12,521.72 and 3,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.23, 12,521.72 and 3,416.08 is: 5,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.23 : 12,521.72 = 3,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.23/12,521.72 = 3,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.23x = 12,521.72 × 3,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.23x = 42,775,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,197.26/8,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.48

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