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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.14, 12,526.53 and 3,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.14, 12,526.53 and 3,671.44 is: 5,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.14 : 12,526.53 = 3,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.14/12,526.53 = 3,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.14x = 12,526.53 × 3,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.14x = 45,990,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990,403.30/8,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.06

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