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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.38, 12,371.06 and 3,630.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.38, 12,371.06 and 3,630.38 is: 5,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.38 : 12,371.06 = 3,630.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.38/12,371.06 = 3,630.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.38x = 12,371.06 × 3,630.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.38x = 44,911,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911,596.02/8,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.56

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