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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.87, 12,526.69 and 4,650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.87, 12,526.69 and 4,650.31 is: 6,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.87 : 12,526.69 = 4,650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.87/12,526.69 = 4,650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.87x = 12,526.69 × 4,650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.87x = 58,252,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,991.77/8,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.68

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