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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.92, 12,453.67 and 3,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.92, 12,453.67 and 3,621.33 is: 5,432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.92 : 12,453.67 = 3,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.92/12,453.67 = 3,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.92x = 12,453.67 × 3,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.92x = 45,098,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,830.67/8,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.99

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