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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.19, 12,545.62 and 3,985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.19, 12,545.62 and 3,985.47 is: 5,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.19 : 12,545.62 = 3,985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.19/12,545.62 = 3,985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.19x = 12,545.62 × 3,985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.19x = 50,000,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000,109.49/8,369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,974.31

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