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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.49, 12,725.54 and 3,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.49, 12,725.54 and 3,546.33 is: 5,319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.49 : 12,725.54 = 3,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.49/12,725.54 = 3,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.49x = 12,725.54 × 3,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.49x = 45,128,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,128,946.54/8,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.62

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