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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.32, 12,530.33 and 3,089.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.32, 12,530.33 and 3,089.31 is: 4,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.32 : 12,530.33 = 3,089.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.32/12,530.33 = 3,089.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.32x = 12,530.33 × 3,089.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.32x = 38,710,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710,058.33/8,349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.31

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