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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.96, 12,523.32 and 3,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.96, 12,523.32 and 3,604.52 is: 5,406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.96 : 12,523.32 = 3,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.96/12,523.32 = 3,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.96x = 12,523.32 × 3,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.96x = 45,140,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,557.41/8,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.73

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