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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.68, 12,411.99 and 3,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.68, 12,411.99 and 3,594.08 is: 5,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.68 : 12,411.99 = 3,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.68/12,411.99 = 3,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.68x = 12,411.99 × 3,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.68x = 44,609,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,609,685.02/8,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.11

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