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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.40, 12,546.86 and 3,100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.40, 12,546.86 and 3,100.74 is: 4,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.40 : 12,546.86 = 3,100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.40/12,546.86 = 3,100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.40x = 12,546.86 × 3,100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.40x = 38,904,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904,550.68/8,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.21

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