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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.60, 12,485.10 and 3,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.60, 12,485.10 and 3,644.60 is: 5,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.60 : 12,485.10 = 3,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.60/12,485.10 = 3,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.60x = 12,485.10 × 3,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.60x = 45,503,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,503,195.46/8,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.11

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