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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.54, 12,530.91 and 4,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.54, 12,530.91 and 4,348.33 is: 6,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.54 : 12,530.91 = 4,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.54/12,530.91 = 4,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.54x = 12,530.91 × 4,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.54x = 54,488,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488,531.88/8,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.15

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