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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.18, 12,534.84 and 3,090.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.18, 12,534.84 and 3,090.56 is: 4,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.18 : 12,534.84 = 3,090.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.18/12,534.84 = 3,090.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.18x = 12,534.84 × 3,090.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.18x = 38,739,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739,675.11/8,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.39

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