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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.04, 12,433.66 and 3,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.04, 12,433.66 and 3,671.08 is: 5,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.04 : 12,433.66 = 3,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.04/12,433.66 = 3,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.04x = 12,433.66 × 3,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.04x = 45,644,960.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,644,960.55/8,288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.33

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