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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.24, 12,512.90 and 6,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.24, 12,512.90 and 6,485.52 is: 9,720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.24 : 12,512.90 = 6,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.24/12,512.90 = 6,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.24x = 12,512.90 × 6,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.24x = 81,152,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,663.21/8,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,720.93

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