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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.06, 12,437.40 and 3,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.06, 12,437.40 and 3,097.34 is: 4,646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.06 : 12,437.40 = 3,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.06/12,437.40 = 3,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.06x = 12,437.40 × 3,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.06x = 38,522,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,522,856.52/8,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.31

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