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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.74, 12,406.63 and 3,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.74, 12,406.63 and 3,592.22 is: 5,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.74 : 12,406.63 = 3,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.74/12,406.63 = 3,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.74x = 12,406.63 × 3,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.74x = 44,567,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,264.42/8,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.29

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