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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,286.03, 12,433.91 and 3,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,286.03, 12,433.91 and 3,092.31 is: 4,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,286.03 : 12,433.91 = 3,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,286.03/12,433.91 = 3,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,286.03x = 12,433.91 × 3,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,286.03x = 38,449,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449,488.77/8,286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.28

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