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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.89, 12,413.83 and 3,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.89, 12,413.83 and 3,595.31 is: 5,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.89 : 12,413.83 = 3,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.89/12,413.83 = 3,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.89x = 12,413.83 × 3,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.89x = 44,631,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631,567.14/8,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.96

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