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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.87, 12,719.03 and 3,549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.87, 12,719.03 and 3,549.50 is: 5,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.87 : 12,719.03 = 3,549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.87/12,719.03 = 3,549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.87x = 12,719.03 × 3,549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.87x = 45,146,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,115.64/8,480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.29

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