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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.47, 12,530.37 and 3,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.47, 12,530.37 and 3,091.10 is: 4,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.47 : 12,530.37 = 3,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.47/12,530.37 = 3,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.47x = 12,530.37 × 3,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.47x = 38,732,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,626.71/8,359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.38

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