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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256, 12,385.80 and 3,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256, 12,385.80 and 3,639 is: 5,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256 : 12,385.80 = 3,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256/12,385.80 = 3,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256x = 12,385.80 × 3,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256x = 45,071,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,071,926.20/8,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.29

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