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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.05, 12,456.80 and 3,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.05, 12,456.80 and 3,623.44 is: 5,436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.05 : 12,456.80 = 3,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.05/12,456.80 = 3,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.05x = 12,456.80 × 3,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.05x = 45,136,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,467.39/8,303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.13

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