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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.61, 12,425.29 and 3,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.61, 12,425.29 and 3,604.16 is: 5,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.61 : 12,425.29 = 3,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.61/12,425.29 = 3,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.61x = 12,425.29 × 3,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.61x = 44,782,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,755.26/8,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.28

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