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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.18, 12,721.52 and 3,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.18, 12,721.52 and 3,483.38 is: 5,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.18 : 12,721.52 = 3,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.18/12,721.52 = 3,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.18x = 12,721.52 × 3,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.18x = 44,313,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313,928.85/8,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.97

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