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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.80, 12,515.16 and 3,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.80, 12,515.16 and 3,663.74 is: 5,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.80 : 12,515.16 = 3,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.80/12,515.16 = 3,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.80x = 12,515.16 × 3,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.80x = 45,852,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,292.30/8,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.77

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