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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.35, 12,406.05 and 3,591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.35, 12,406.05 and 3,591.83 is: 5,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.35 : 12,406.05 = 3,591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.35/12,406.05 = 3,591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.35x = 12,406.05 × 3,591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.35x = 44,560,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560,422.57/8,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.72

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