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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.52, 12,440.64 and 3,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.52, 12,440.64 and 3,096.56 is: 4,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.52 : 12,440.64 = 3,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.52/12,440.64 = 3,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.52x = 12,440.64 × 3,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.52x = 38,523,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,523,188.20/8,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.97

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