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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.86, 12,244.41 and 3,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.86, 12,244.41 and 3,545.34 is: 5,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.86 : 12,244.41 = 3,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.86/12,244.41 = 3,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.86x = 12,244.41 × 3,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.86x = 43,410,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,410,596.55/8,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.76

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