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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.01, 12,524.35 and 3,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.01, 12,524.35 and 3,085.40 is: 4,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.01 : 12,524.35 = 3,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.01/12,524.35 = 3,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.01x = 12,524.35 × 3,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.01x = 38,642,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,642,629.49/8,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.41

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