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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.36, 12,523.76 and 3,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.36, 12,523.76 and 3,417.60 is: 5,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.36 : 12,523.76 = 3,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.36/12,523.76 = 3,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.36x = 12,523.76 × 3,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.36x = 42,801,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,801,202.18/8,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.29

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