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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.36, 12,309.48 and 3,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.36, 12,309.48 and 3,591.60 is: 5,388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.36 : 12,309.48 = 3,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.36/12,309.48 = 3,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.36x = 12,309.48 × 3,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.36x = 44,210,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,210,728.37/8,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.03

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