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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.68, 12,407.49 and 3,591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.68, 12,407.49 and 3,591.08 is: 5,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.68 : 12,407.49 = 3,591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.68/12,407.49 = 3,591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.68x = 12,407.49 × 3,591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.68x = 44,556,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,556,289.19/8,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.61

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