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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.55, 12,453.66 and 3,628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.55, 12,453.66 and 3,628.29 is: 5,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.55 : 12,453.66 = 3,628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.55/12,453.66 = 3,628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.55x = 12,453.66 × 3,628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.55x = 45,185,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,490.04/8,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.78

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