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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.44, 12,437.08 and 3,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.44, 12,437.08 and 3,910.44 is: 5,862.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.44 : 12,437.08 = 3,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.44/12,437.08 = 3,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.44x = 12,437.08 × 3,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.44x = 48,634,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634,455.12/8,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.79

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