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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.20, 12,481.47 and 3,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.20, 12,481.47 and 3,644.88 is: 5,461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.20 : 12,481.47 = 3,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.20/12,481.47 = 3,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.20x = 12,481.47 × 3,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.20x = 45,493,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,460.37/8,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.92

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