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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.08, 12,401.04 and 3,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.08, 12,401.04 and 3,650 is: 5,474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.08 : 12,401.04 = 3,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.08/12,401.04 = 3,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.08x = 12,401.04 × 3,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.08x = 45,263,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263,796/8,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.52

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