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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.54, 12,529.41 and 4,347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.54, 12,529.41 and 4,347.33 is: 6,523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.54 : 12,529.41 = 4,347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.54/12,529.41 = 4,347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.54x = 12,529.41 × 4,347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.54x = 54,469,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,469,479.98/8,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.65

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