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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,358.14, 12,538.24 and 3,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,358.14, 12,538.24 and 3,092.26 is: 4,638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,358.14 : 12,538.24 = 3,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,358.14/12,538.24 = 3,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,358.14x = 12,538.24 × 3,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,358.14x = 38,771,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,482.56/8,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.77

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