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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.09, 12,384.14 and 3,572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.09, 12,384.14 and 3,572.27 is: 5,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.09 : 12,384.14 = 3,572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.09/12,384.14 = 3,572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.09x = 12,384.14 × 3,572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.09x = 44,239,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,412.02/8,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.40

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