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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.10, 12,495.97 and 5,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.10, 12,495.97 and 5,046.05 is: 7,552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.10 : 12,495.97 = 5,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.10/12,495.97 = 5,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.10x = 12,495.97 × 5,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.10x = 63,055,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,055,256.68/8,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.34

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