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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.67, 12,440.60 and 3,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.67, 12,440.60 and 3,549.18 is: 5,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.67 : 12,440.60 = 3,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.67/12,440.60 = 3,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.67x = 12,440.60 × 3,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.67x = 44,153,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,928.71/8,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.81

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