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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.86, 12,519.92 and 3,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.86, 12,519.92 and 3,010.52 is: 4,514.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.86 : 12,519.92 = 3,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.86/12,519.92 = 3,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.86x = 12,519.92 × 3,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.86x = 37,691,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691,421.03/8,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.56

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