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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.53, 12,544.78 and 3,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.53, 12,544.78 and 3,102.12 is: 4,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.53 : 12,544.78 = 3,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.53/12,544.78 = 3,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.53x = 12,544.78 × 3,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.53x = 38,915,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,915,412.93/8,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.21

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