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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.24, 12,448.62 and 3,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.24, 12,448.62 and 3,622.68 is: 5,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.24 : 12,448.62 = 3,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.24/12,448.62 = 3,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.24x = 12,448.62 × 3,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.24x = 45,097,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097,366.70/8,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.61

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