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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.08, 12,532.89 and 3,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.08, 12,532.89 and 3,092.76 is: 4,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.08 : 12,532.89 = 3,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.08/12,532.89 = 3,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.08x = 12,532.89 × 3,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.08x = 38,761,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761,220.88/8,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.36

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