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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.30, 12,525.97 and 3,672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.30, 12,525.97 and 3,672.51 is: 5,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.30 : 12,525.97 = 3,672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.30/12,525.97 = 3,672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.30x = 12,525.97 × 3,672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.30x = 46,001,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,750.08/8,350.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.99

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