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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.17, 12,434.79 and 3,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.17, 12,434.79 and 3,095.64 is: 4,643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.17 : 12,434.79 = 3,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.17/12,434.79 = 3,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.17x = 12,434.79 × 3,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.17x = 38,493,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493,633.32/8,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.29

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