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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.33, 12,529.45 and 3,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.33, 12,529.45 and 3,675.52 is: 5,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.33 : 12,529.45 = 3,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.33/12,529.45 = 3,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.33x = 12,529.45 × 3,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.33x = 46,052,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,203.55/8,354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.37

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