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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.04, 12,525.66 and 3,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.04, 12,525.66 and 3,155.40 is: 4,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.04 : 12,525.66 = 3,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.04/12,525.66 = 3,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.04x = 12,525.66 × 3,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.04x = 39,523,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523,467.56/8,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.46

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