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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.46, 12,474.02 and 3,634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.46, 12,474.02 and 3,634.89 is: 5,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.46 : 12,474.02 = 3,634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.46/12,474.02 = 3,634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.46x = 12,474.02 × 3,634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.46x = 45,341,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,690.56/8,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.35

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