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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.64, 12,544.88 and 3,680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.64, 12,544.88 and 3,680.64 is: 5,521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.64 : 12,544.88 = 3,680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.64/12,544.88 = 3,680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.64x = 12,544.88 × 3,680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.64x = 46,173,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,173,168.72/8,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.36

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