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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.92, 12,434.46 and 3,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.92, 12,434.46 and 3,095.40 is: 4,642.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.92 : 12,434.46 = 3,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.92/12,434.46 = 3,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.92x = 12,434.46 × 3,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.92x = 38,489,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489,627.48/8,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.94

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