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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.13, 12,369.19 and 3,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.13, 12,369.19 and 3,629.13 is: 5,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.13 : 12,369.19 = 3,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.13/12,369.19 = 3,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.13x = 12,369.19 × 3,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.13x = 44,889,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,889,398.50/8,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.69

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