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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.12, 12,376.62 and 3,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.12, 12,376.62 and 3,633 is: 5,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.12 : 12,376.62 = 3,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.12/12,376.62 = 3,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.12x = 12,376.62 × 3,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.12x = 44,964,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,964,260.46/8,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.13

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