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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.08, 12,525.48 and 4,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.08, 12,525.48 and 4,649.52 is: 6,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.08 : 12,525.48 = 4,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.08/12,525.48 = 4,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.08x = 12,525.48 × 4,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.08x = 58,237,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,237,469.77/8,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.48

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