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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289, 12,438.38 and 3,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289, 12,438.38 and 3,672.04 is: 5,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289 : 12,438.38 = 3,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289/12,438.38 = 3,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289x = 12,438.38 × 3,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289x = 45,674,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,674,228.90/8,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.22

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