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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.57, 12,530.70 and 3,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.57, 12,530.70 and 3,089.56 is: 4,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.57 : 12,530.70 = 3,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.57/12,530.70 = 3,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.57x = 12,530.70 × 3,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.57x = 38,714,318.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,318.17/8,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.68

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