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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.74, 12,379.11 and 3,638.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.74, 12,379.11 and 3,638.98 is: 5,458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.74 : 12,379.11 = 3,638.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.74/12,379.11 = 3,638.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.74x = 12,379.11 × 3,638.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.74x = 45,047,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,333.71/8,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.47

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