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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.67, 12,411.99 and 3,594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.67, 12,411.99 and 3,594.07 is: 5,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.67 : 12,411.99 = 3,594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.67/12,411.99 = 3,594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.67x = 12,411.99 × 3,594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.67x = 44,609,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609,560.90/8,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.10

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