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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.24, 12,292.86 and 3,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.24, 12,292.86 and 3,575 is: 5,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.24 : 12,292.86 = 3,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.24/12,292.86 = 3,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.24x = 12,292.86 × 3,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.24x = 43,946,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946,974.50/8,195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.50

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