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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.68, 12,414.98 and 3,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.68, 12,414.98 and 3,596.08 is: 5,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.68 : 12,414.98 = 3,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.68/12,414.98 = 3,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.68x = 12,414.98 × 3,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.68x = 44,645,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,261.28/8,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.10

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