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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.33, 12,439.82 and 3,672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.33, 12,439.82 and 3,672.25 is: 5,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.33 : 12,439.82 = 3,672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.33/12,439.82 = 3,672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.33x = 12,439.82 × 3,672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.33x = 45,682,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,110.63/8,290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.29

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