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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.72, 12,545.02 and 3,620.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.72, 12,545.02 and 3,620.51 is: 5,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.72 : 12,545.02 = 3,620.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.72/12,545.02 = 3,620.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.72x = 12,545.02 × 3,620.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.72x = 45,419,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,419,370.36/8,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,433.12

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