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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,646.22, 12,963.18 and 3,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,646.22, 12,963.18 and 3,377.14 is: 5,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,646.22 : 12,963.18 = 3,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,646.22/12,963.18 = 3,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,646.22x = 12,963.18 × 3,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,646.22x = 43,778,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,473.71/8,646.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.31

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