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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.37, 12,527.74 and 3,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.37, 12,527.74 and 3,671.30 is: 5,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.37 : 12,527.74 = 3,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.37/12,527.74 = 3,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.37x = 12,527.74 × 3,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.37x = 45,993,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,091.86/8,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.91

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