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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.32, 12,823.84 and 3,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.32, 12,823.84 and 3,618 is: 5,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.32 : 12,823.84 = 3,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.32/12,823.84 = 3,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.32x = 12,823.84 × 3,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.32x = 46,396,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396,657.64/8,548.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.57

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