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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.26, 12,544.74 and 3,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.26, 12,544.74 and 3,682.02 is: 5,521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.26 : 12,544.74 = 3,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.26/12,544.74 = 3,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.26x = 12,544.74 × 3,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.26x = 46,189,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189,983.57/8,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.64

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