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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.31, 12,673.53 and 3,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.31, 12,673.53 and 3,516.03 is: 5,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.31 : 12,673.53 = 3,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.31/12,673.53 = 3,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.31x = 12,673.53 × 3,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.31x = 44,560,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560,511.69/8,452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.00

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