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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.08, 12,524.46 and 3,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.08, 12,524.46 and 3,085.49 is: 4,628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.08 : 12,524.46 = 3,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.08/12,524.46 = 3,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.08x = 12,524.46 × 3,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.08x = 38,644,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,115.83/8,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.55

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