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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.72, 12,441.96 and 3,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.72, 12,441.96 and 3,912 is: 5,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.72 : 12,441.96 = 3,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.72/12,441.96 = 3,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.72x = 12,441.96 × 3,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.72x = 48,672,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672,947.52/8,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.24

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