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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.06, 12,311.30 and 3,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.06, 12,311.30 and 3,528.88 is: 5,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.06 : 12,311.30 = 3,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.06/12,311.30 = 3,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.06x = 12,311.30 × 3,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.06x = 43,445,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,445,100.34/8,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.34

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