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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.09, 12,389.91 and 3,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.09, 12,389.91 and 3,579.08 is: 5,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.09 : 12,389.91 = 3,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.09/12,389.91 = 3,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.09x = 12,389.91 × 3,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.09x = 44,344,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,439.96/8,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.62

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