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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.38, 12,364.94 and 3,563.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.38, 12,364.94 and 3,563.47 is: 5,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.38 : 12,364.94 = 3,563.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.38/12,364.94 = 3,563.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.38x = 12,364.94 × 3,563.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.38x = 44,062,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062,092.74/8,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.20

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