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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.24, 12,441.12 and 3,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.24, 12,441.12 and 3,676 is: 5,512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.24 : 12,441.12 = 3,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.24/12,441.12 = 3,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.24x = 12,441.12 × 3,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.24x = 45,733,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733,557.12/8,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.56

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