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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.68, 12,544.56 and 3,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.68, 12,544.56 and 3,097.08 is: 4,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.68 : 12,544.56 = 3,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.68/12,544.56 = 3,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.68x = 12,544.56 × 3,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.68x = 38,851,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,505.88/8,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.15

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