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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.08, 12,312.96 and 3,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.08, 12,312.96 and 3,592 is: 5,387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.08 : 12,312.96 = 3,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.08/12,312.96 = 3,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.08x = 12,312.96 × 3,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.08x = 44,228,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228,152.32/8,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.05

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