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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.46, 12,528.03 and 3,354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.46, 12,528.03 and 3,354.38 is: 5,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.46 : 12,528.03 = 3,354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.46/12,528.03 = 3,354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.46x = 12,528.03 × 3,354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.46x = 42,023,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023,770.19/8,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.51

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