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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.35, 12,411.50 and 3,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.35, 12,411.50 and 3,593.76 is: 5,390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.35 : 12,411.50 = 3,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.35/12,411.50 = 3,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.35x = 12,411.50 × 3,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.35x = 44,603,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,603,952.24/8,274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.63

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