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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.92, 12,535.32 and 4,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.92, 12,535.32 and 4,196.24 is: 6,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.92 : 12,535.32 = 4,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.92/12,535.32 = 4,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.92x = 12,535.32 × 4,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.92x = 52,601,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,211.20/8,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.08

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