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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274, 12,412.62 and 3,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274, 12,412.62 and 3,657 is: 5,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274 : 12,412.62 = 3,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274/12,412.62 = 3,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274x = 12,412.62 × 3,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274x = 45,392,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,392,951.34/8,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.22

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