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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.33, 12,527.36 and 3,154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.33, 12,527.36 and 3,154.61 is: 4,733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.33 : 12,527.36 = 3,154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.33/12,527.36 = 3,154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.33x = 12,527.36 × 3,154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.33x = 39,518,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,962.50/8,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.76

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