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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.48, 12,434.40 and 3,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.48, 12,434.40 and 3,094.08 is: 4,639.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.48 : 12,434.40 = 3,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.48/12,434.40 = 3,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.48x = 12,434.40 × 3,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.48x = 38,473,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,028.35/8,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.51

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