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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.18, 12,524.36 and 3,083.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.18, 12,524.36 and 3,083.54 is: 4,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.18 : 12,524.36 = 3,083.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.18/12,524.36 = 3,083.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.18x = 12,524.36 × 3,083.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.18x = 38,619,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619,286.99/8,352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.86

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