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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.02, 12,435.75 and 3,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.02, 12,435.75 and 3,095.25 is: 4,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.02 : 12,435.75 = 3,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.02/12,435.75 = 3,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.02x = 12,435.75 × 3,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.02x = 38,491,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491,755.19/8,293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.46

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