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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.29, 12,523.49 and 3,911.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.29, 12,523.49 and 3,911.01 is: 5,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.29 : 12,523.49 = 3,911.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.29/12,523.49 = 3,911.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.29x = 12,523.49 × 3,911.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.29x = 48,979,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979,475.07/8,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.60

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