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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.30, 12,524.47 and 3,671.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.30, 12,524.47 and 3,671.51 is: 5,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.30 : 12,524.47 = 3,671.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.30/12,524.47 = 3,671.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.30x = 12,524.47 × 3,671.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.30x = 45,983,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983,765.75/8,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.50

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