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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.04, 12,652.96 and 3,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.04, 12,652.96 and 3,754.24 is: 5,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.04 : 12,652.96 = 3,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.04/12,652.96 = 3,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.04x = 12,652.96 × 3,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.04x = 47,502,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,248.55/8,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.54

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