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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.70, 12,455.93 and 3,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.70, 12,455.93 and 3,622.60 is: 5,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.70 : 12,455.93 = 3,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.70/12,455.93 = 3,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.70x = 12,455.93 × 3,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.70x = 45,122,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,852.02/8,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.37

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