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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.69, 12,524.49 and 3,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.69, 12,524.49 and 3,356.10 is: 5,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.69 : 12,524.49 = 3,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.69/12,524.49 = 3,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.69x = 12,524.49 × 3,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.69x = 42,033,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,440.89/8,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.52

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