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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.71, 12,530.00 and 3,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.71, 12,530.00 and 3,675.89 is: 5,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.71 : 12,530.00 = 3,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.71/12,530.00 = 3,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.71x = 12,530.00 × 3,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.71x = 46,058,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,942.21/8,354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.93

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