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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.53, 12,546.28 and 3,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.53, 12,546.28 and 3,103.12 is: 4,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.53 : 12,546.28 = 3,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.53/12,546.28 = 3,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.53x = 12,546.28 × 3,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.53x = 38,932,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,612.39/8,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.71

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