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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.88, 12,808.92 and 3,613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.88, 12,808.92 and 3,613.88 is: 5,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.88 : 12,808.92 = 3,613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.88/12,808.92 = 3,613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.88x = 12,808.92 × 3,613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.88x = 46,289,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,899.81/8,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.63

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