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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.22, 12,561.74 and 3,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.22, 12,561.74 and 3,630.17 is: 5,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.22 : 12,561.74 = 3,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.22/12,561.74 = 3,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.22x = 12,561.74 × 3,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.22x = 45,601,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,245.07/8,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.08

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