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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.52, 12,442.50 and 3,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.52, 12,442.50 and 3,625.36 is: 5,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.52 : 12,442.50 = 3,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.52/12,442.50 = 3,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.52x = 12,442.50 × 3,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.52x = 45,108,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,108,541.80/8,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.77

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