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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.60, 12,482.10 and 3,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.60, 12,482.10 and 3,642.60 is: 5,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.60 : 12,482.10 = 3,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.60/12,482.10 = 3,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.60x = 12,482.10 × 3,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.60x = 45,467,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467,297.46/8,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.11

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