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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.11, 12,461.60 and 3,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.11, 12,461.60 and 3,633.02 is: 5,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.11 : 12,461.60 = 3,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.11/12,461.60 = 3,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.11x = 12,461.60 × 3,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.11x = 45,273,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,282.27/8,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.36

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