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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.14, 12,425.85 and 3,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.14, 12,425.85 and 3,606.13 is: 5,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.14 : 12,425.85 = 3,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.14/12,425.85 = 3,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.14x = 12,425.85 × 3,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.14x = 44,809,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,809,199.40/8,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.16

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