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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.62, 12,450.99 and 3,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.62, 12,450.99 and 3,619.62 is: 5,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.62 : 12,450.99 = 3,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.62/12,450.99 = 3,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.62x = 12,450.99 × 3,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.62x = 45,067,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067,852.42/8,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.11

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