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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.08, 12,442.44 and 3,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.08, 12,442.44 and 3,674 is: 5,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.08 : 12,442.44 = 3,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.08/12,442.44 = 3,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.08x = 12,442.44 × 3,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.08x = 45,713,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,713,524.56/8,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.91

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