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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.03, 12,503.61 and 4,642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.03, 12,503.61 and 4,642.07 is: 6,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.03 : 12,503.61 = 4,642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.03/12,503.61 = 4,642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.03x = 12,503.61 × 4,642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.03x = 58,042,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,042,570.35/8,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.01

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