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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.34, 12,435.11 and 3,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.34, 12,435.11 and 3,095.81 is: 4,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.34 : 12,435.11 = 3,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.34/12,435.11 = 3,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.34x = 12,435.11 × 3,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.34x = 38,496,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496,737.89/8,290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.57

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