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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.78, 12,818.88 and 3,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.78, 12,818.88 and 3,614.40 is: 5,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.78 : 12,818.88 = 3,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.78/12,818.88 = 3,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.78x = 12,818.88 × 3,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.78x = 46,332,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332,559.87/8,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.32

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