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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.59, 12,524.77 and 4,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.59, 12,524.77 and 4,649.04 is: 6,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.59 : 12,524.77 = 4,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.59/12,524.77 = 4,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.59x = 12,524.77 × 4,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.59x = 58,228,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228,105.72/8,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.77

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