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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.62, 12,406.44 and 3,592.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.62, 12,406.44 and 3,592.09 is: 5,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.62 : 12,406.44 = 3,592.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.62/12,406.44 = 3,592.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.62x = 12,406.44 × 3,592.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.62x = 44,565,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565,078.04/8,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.10

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