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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.41, 12,216.62 and 3,644.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.41, 12,216.62 and 3,644.00 is: 5,460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.41 : 12,216.62 = 3,644.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.41/12,216.62 = 3,644.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.41x = 12,216.62 × 3,644.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.41x = 44,517,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517,283.98/8,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.63

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