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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.34, 12,533.82 and 3,091.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.34, 12,533.82 and 3,091.75 is: 4,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.34 : 12,533.82 = 3,091.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.34/12,533.82 = 3,091.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.34x = 12,533.82 × 3,091.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.34x = 38,751,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,751,437.99/8,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.92

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