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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.50, 12,544.80 and 3,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.50, 12,544.80 and 3,096.62 is: 4,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.50 : 12,544.80 = 3,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.50/12,544.80 = 3,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.50x = 12,544.80 × 3,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.50x = 38,846,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846,509.94/8,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.32

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