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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,415.23, 12,618.46 and 3,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,415.23, 12,618.46 and 3,145.91 is: 4,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,415.23 : 12,618.46 = 3,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,415.23/12,618.46 = 3,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,415.23x = 12,618.46 × 3,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,415.23x = 39,696,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696,539.50/8,415.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.23

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