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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.94, 12,409.36 and 3,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.94, 12,409.36 and 3,592.33 is: 5,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.94 : 12,409.36 = 3,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.94/12,409.36 = 3,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.94x = 12,409.36 × 3,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.94x = 44,578,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578,476.20/8,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.47

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