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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.55, 12,454.55 and 3,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.55, 12,454.55 and 3,621.94 is: 5,433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.55 : 12,454.55 = 3,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.55/12,454.55 = 3,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.55x = 12,454.55 × 3,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.55x = 45,109,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,632.83/8,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.88

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