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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.93, 12,373.85 and 3,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.93, 12,373.85 and 3,564.52 is: 5,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.93 : 12,373.85 = 3,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.93/12,373.85 = 3,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.93x = 12,373.85 × 3,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.93x = 44,106,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,106,835.80/8,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.27

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