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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.08, 12,472.38 and 3,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.08, 12,472.38 and 3,694.44 is: 5,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.08 : 12,472.38 = 3,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.08/12,472.38 = 3,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.08x = 12,472.38 × 3,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.08x = 46,078,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078,459.57/8,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.22

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