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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.15, 12,533.61 and 3,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.15, 12,533.61 and 3,094.68 is: 4,639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.15 : 12,533.61 = 3,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.15/12,533.61 = 3,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.15x = 12,533.61 × 3,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.15x = 38,787,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,512.19/8,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.02

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