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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.49, 12,534.93 and 3,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.49, 12,534.93 and 3,095.01 is: 4,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.49 : 12,534.93 = 3,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.49/12,534.93 = 3,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.49x = 12,534.93 × 3,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.49x = 38,795,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,733.70/8,357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.03

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