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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.06, 12,472.20 and 3,630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.06, 12,472.20 and 3,630.90 is: 5,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.06 : 12,472.20 = 3,630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.06/12,472.20 = 3,630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.06x = 12,472.20 × 3,630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.06x = 45,285,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,310.98/8,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.49

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