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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.47, 12,531.13 and 3,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.47, 12,531.13 and 3,676.64 is: 5,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.47 : 12,531.13 = 3,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.47/12,531.13 = 3,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.47x = 12,531.13 × 3,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.47x = 46,072,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,475.94/8,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.05

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