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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.26, 12,544.89 and 3,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.26, 12,544.89 and 3,100.08 is: 4,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.26 : 12,544.89 = 3,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.26/12,544.89 = 3,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.26x = 12,544.89 × 3,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.26x = 38,890,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890,162.59/8,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.12

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