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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.08, 12,440.94 and 3,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.08, 12,440.94 and 3,673 is: 5,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.08 : 12,440.94 = 3,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.08/12,440.94 = 3,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.08x = 12,440.94 × 3,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.08x = 45,695,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,695,572.62/8,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.41

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