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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.11, 12,433.55 and 3,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.11, 12,433.55 and 3,094.23 is: 4,640.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.11 : 12,433.55 = 3,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.11/12,433.55 = 3,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.11x = 12,433.55 × 3,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.11x = 38,472,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,472,247.95/8,290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.74

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