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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.19, 12,525.96 and 3,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.19, 12,525.96 and 3,670.12 is: 5,506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.19 : 12,525.96 = 3,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.19/12,525.96 = 3,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.19x = 12,525.96 × 3,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.19x = 45,971,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971,719.57/8,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.13

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