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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.11, 12,412.62 and 3,594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.11, 12,412.62 and 3,594.51 is: 5,391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.11 : 12,412.62 = 3,594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.11/12,412.62 = 3,594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.11x = 12,412.62 × 3,594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.11x = 44,617,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,617,286.72/8,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.75

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