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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.15, 12,535.11 and 3,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.15, 12,535.11 and 3,095.68 is: 4,640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.15 : 12,535.11 = 3,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.15/12,535.11 = 3,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.15x = 12,535.11 × 3,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.15x = 38,804,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804,689.32/8,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.52

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