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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.84, 12,434.36 and 3,095.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.84, 12,434.36 and 3,095.31 is: 4,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.84 : 12,434.36 = 3,095.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.84/12,434.36 = 3,095.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.84x = 12,434.36 × 3,095.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.84x = 38,488,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,488,198.85/8,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.82

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