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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.01, 12,525.85 and 3,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.01, 12,525.85 and 3,086.40 is: 4,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.01 : 12,525.85 = 3,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.01/12,525.85 = 3,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.01x = 12,525.85 × 3,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.01x = 38,659,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,659,783.44/8,350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.91

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