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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.33, 12,474.03 and 3,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.33, 12,474.03 and 3,632.13 is: 5,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.33 : 12,474.03 = 3,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.33/12,474.03 = 3,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.33x = 12,474.03 × 3,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.33x = 45,307,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,307,298.58/8,314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.30

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