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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.62, 12,515.92 and 3,659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.62, 12,515.92 and 3,659.21 is: 5,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.62 : 12,515.92 = 3,659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.62/12,515.92 = 3,659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.62x = 12,515.92 × 3,659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.62x = 45,798,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,401.76/8,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.35

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