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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.65, 12,532.87 and 3,094.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.65, 12,532.87 and 3,094.17 is: 4,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.65 : 12,532.87 = 3,094.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.65/12,532.87 = 3,094.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.65x = 12,532.87 × 3,094.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.65x = 38,778,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778,830.37/8,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.26

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