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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.32, 12,539.36 and 3,023.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.32, 12,539.36 and 3,023.81 is: 4,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.32 : 12,539.36 = 3,023.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.32/12,539.36 = 3,023.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.32x = 12,539.36 × 3,023.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.32x = 37,916,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,564.35/8,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.76

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