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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.24, 12,524.72 and 3,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.24, 12,524.72 and 3,418.08 is: 5,127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.24 : 12,524.72 = 3,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.24/12,524.72 = 3,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.24x = 12,524.72 × 3,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.24x = 42,810,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,810,477.85/8,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.47

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