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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.08, 12,411.60 and 3,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.08, 12,411.60 and 3,595.56 is: 5,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.08 : 12,411.60 = 3,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.08/12,411.60 = 3,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.08x = 12,411.60 × 3,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.08x = 44,626,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,592.47/8,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.29

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