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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.35, 12,393.30 and 3,582.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.35, 12,393.30 and 3,582.95 is: 5,370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.35 : 12,393.30 = 3,582.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.35/12,393.30 = 3,582.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.35x = 12,393.30 × 3,582.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.35x = 44,404,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,574.24/8,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.43

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