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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.15, 12,536.61 and 3,096.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.15, 12,536.61 and 3,096.68 is: 4,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.15 : 12,536.61 = 3,096.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.15/12,536.61 = 3,096.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.15x = 12,536.61 × 3,096.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.15x = 38,821,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821,869.45/8,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.02

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