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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.60, 12,518.84 and 3,661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.60, 12,518.84 and 3,661.16 is: 5,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.60 : 12,518.84 = 3,661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.60/12,518.84 = 3,661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.60x = 12,518.84 × 3,661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.60x = 45,833,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833,476.25/8,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.25

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