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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,286.07, 12,434.10 and 3,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,286.07, 12,434.10 and 3,095.59 is: 4,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,286.07 : 12,434.10 = 3,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,286.07/12,434.10 = 3,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,286.07x = 12,434.10 × 3,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,286.07x = 38,490,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,490,875.62/8,286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.25

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