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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.13, 12,407.20 and 3,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.13, 12,407.20 and 3,592.59 is: 5,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.13 : 12,407.20 = 3,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.13/12,407.20 = 3,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.13x = 12,407.20 × 3,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.13x = 44,573,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,964.69/8,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.85

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