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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.11, 12,411.12 and 3,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.11, 12,411.12 and 3,593.51 is: 5,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.11 : 12,411.12 = 3,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.11/12,411.12 = 3,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.11x = 12,411.12 × 3,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.11x = 44,599,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599,421.78/8,274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.24

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