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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.81, 12,487.91 and 3,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.81, 12,487.91 and 3,644.75 is: 5,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.81 : 12,487.91 = 3,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.81/12,487.91 = 3,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.81x = 12,487.91 × 3,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.81x = 45,515,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,252.72/8,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.08

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