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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261, 12,393.12 and 3,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261, 12,393.12 and 3,644 is: 5,466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261 : 12,393.12 = 3,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261/12,393.12 = 3,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261x = 12,393.12 × 3,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261x = 45,160,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,529.28/8,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.71

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