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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.18, 12,528.60 and 3,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.18, 12,528.60 and 3,423.22 is: 5,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.18 : 12,528.60 = 3,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.18/12,528.60 = 3,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.18x = 12,528.60 × 3,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.18x = 42,888,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888,154.09/8,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.20

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