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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.33, 12,441.32 and 3,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.33, 12,441.32 and 3,673.25 is: 5,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.33 : 12,441.32 = 3,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.33/12,441.32 = 3,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.33x = 12,441.32 × 3,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.33x = 45,700,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,060.32/8,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.79

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